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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
PAGE
Aga Heat (Canada) Ltd 141
Alger Press Limited 1 24
Ashley and Crippen 146
Attwell, Jack 128
Automatic Paper Box Ltd 89
Bamford &. Sons, James (Fruits) 139
Bank of Montreal 66
Benedetto, Tony 94
Birks-EUis-Ryrie 1 14
Blachford's Shoes 145
Boeckh Brush 131
British & Colonial Trading Co 128
Brown's Sport & Cycle Co.
(Doug. Laurie) 80
Calhoun's Limited 66
Canada Bread 102
Canada Carbon 102
C.C.M 105
Canada Dry 132
Canada Packers 141
Canadian Comstock Co 92
Capital Trust 105
Carnahan's Ltd 123
Case, Co., Ltd., J. 1 113
Cash's Woven Names 94
Chartered Trust Corporation 78
Church Supply 120
City Dairy 101
Compliments of a Friend 146
Conlin, Herbert L 110
Connolly Marble &. Mosaic Tile Co 110
Connors, C. A 102
CulHton's Auto Livery 132
Danforth Bus Lines 106
Day, Wilson, Ferguson, Kelly 145
Dillon Co. Ltd., W. E 66
Dominion Clothing Co 145
Eaton Co. Ltd., The T 32
Egan, Dr. Jack 106
English Shoe Shops 137
Federal System of Bakeries Ltd 145
Fitzpatrick & Son, R. F 132
Freeman' 137
Fuller Construction Co., Geo. A 150
Gage Co. Ltd., W. J 124
Glynn, J. Harold 128
Gorrie & Co. Ltd., A. D 73
Great Lakes Coal Co 119
Guinane Construction Co., The 114
Hamilton's Wipers & Supplies 120
Hayes & Lailey 123
Healey, Dr. Peter, J 145
Hobberlins 74
Imperial Bank of Canada 123
James Fish Co. Ltd., The F. T 141
Kelly, Regis "Pep" 80
Kemahan, W. T. & Connolly 73
Key's Hardware 123
King Edward Hotel 113
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Undy & Co., Ltd 145
Lines Ltd 139
Loblaw Groceterias Co., Ltd 141
Lockhart's Camera Exchange 132
Loretto College 143
Love &. Bennett 114
Lyonde &. Sons 106
Maple Leaf Milling Co 102
Metropolitan Glass 106
Moore Ltd., W. P 82
Monitor Press 145
Mother Louise Tea & Coffee Shop 1 20
Mother Parker's Tea Co 1 39
Murray's 146
McDonald &. Halligan 120
Mcintosh, H. G 80
McNamara Construction Co., Ltd 89
Neal, Wm 143
Nealon, Martin 92
Neilson, Co., Ltd., Wm 71
Newman Club 137
New Method Laundry 66
O'Connor, J. J 110
O'Farrell Ltd., J. E 110
O'Heam & Downes 89
Photo Engravers 109
Pilkington Bros 146
Porter & Black 113
Prendergast, Dr. W. K 146
Pure Gold Mfg., Co., Ltd 141
Purina Mills 146
Rawlinson Ltd., M 128
Rayner, Dalheim & Co., Inc 73
Reed, Shaw & McNaught 119
Robson, J 139
Rosar, F 132
St. Joseph's College 131
St. Joseph's Hospital 120
St. Michael's Hospital 110
Shaw's Business School 82
Simpson Co., Ltd., Robert 106
Solex Co., Ltd., The 78
Stollery, Frank 149
Suititorium 82
Superior Optical Co., Ltd 78
Swift Canadian Co., Ltd 105
Timmins Co., Ltd., J. R 119
Trophy Craft Ltd 94
Underwood, Elliott, Fisher Co., Ltd.. . . 114
Universal Cooler Co., of Canada 141
Variety Sandwich Bar 113
Varley, James H 145
Weaver Coal Co., F. P 92
Webb's Drug Store 131
Weston Bread &. Cakes Ltd., Geo 119
Will & Baumer Candle Co., Ltd 82
Yonge Street Formal 92
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COJi^TElSiTS
DEDICATION
HIS HOLINESS
OUR ARCHBISHOP
THE SUPERIOR GENERAL
PATRONS
FACULTY
CLASSES
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
ADVERTISEMENTS
To our
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Patterned upon that of the Holy Family
Models of Christian Virtue
Our first and best Teachers
Our greatest treasures upon earth
this volume
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Students of 1940
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HIS HOLINESS POPE PIUS XII
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POPE PIUS XII
Slightly over a year has elapsed since the world was saddened by the news
of the death of Pope Pius XI. During the seventeen years of his pontificate the
late Holy Father not only had won the filial devotion of every child of the Church,
but progressively had commanded the universal respect and publicly declared
tribute of all discerning minds outside the fold. At the time of his death, the
radio, the cinema and the press united with the Church in proclaiming him the
one fearless, authoritative, uncompromising champion of Christian truth and
Christian peace in our troubled times.
Quite apart from the exalted dignity and superhuman burdens of the office of
Supreme Pontiff, the incomparable lustre shed upon the Chair of Peter by the
achievements of Pope Pius XI made the choice of a successor a most difficult task.
No greater guarantee of the personal qualifications and the exceptional attainments
of Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli could consequently be found than that provided by the
unanimous voice of the College of Cardinals calling him to succeed that valiant
champion of the cause of Christ, who like the Popes of the early Church had died
a martyr to his supreme vocation.
Aristocrat by birth, the new Pope, long since, by diligent application to study
and to prayer, had acquired high rank in the aristocracy of scholarship and sanc-
tity. For years associated with his predecessor as Secretary of State, his exhaustive
grasp of the diplomatic problems of the Papacy, his intimate familiarity with its
aims and projects, his wide international experience as traveller and delegate, his
tact, his brilliance and, above all, his personal sanctity, established beyond question
the wisdom of his election. The very name he chose, pledge of his filial attachment,
assured the Church and the world that all we had admired and loved in the late
Holy Father would live and prosper in his successor. Similarly, by his motto:
"Opus justitiae pax", — he proclaimed the solemn consecration of his pontificate to
the ideal of a Christian peace.
Such considerations of themselves would have been more than sufficient to
fire the hearts and souls of St. Michael's men with devotion to their new God-
given leader. But in a special and much more personal way Pope Pius XII has won
our hearts. Within a few months of his election, he most graciously deigned to
confer a signal honour upon our house. On October 18, 1939, by his personal com-
mand, the Institute of Mediaeval Studies was elevated to the rank of a Pontifical
Institute with the power of conferring degrees in the name of the Church.
Therefore, to Pope Pius XII, diplomat, scholar, saint, promoter of Christian
Peace, Vicar of Christ, our common Father and our Friend — the students of Saint
Michael's College School most heartily pledge their unfailing devotion and
loyalty. May his reign be long and fruitful! May it be his privilege, under God,
to recall a distracted and a warring world to a true and lasting peace — founded on
the justice and charity of Christ, Whose Vicar he is!
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HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES C. McGUIGAN
Archbishop of Toronto
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To The Students of
St. Michael's College:
My Dear Boys: —
I am glad to have the opportunity of greeting
the High School Students of St. Michael's College
through your periodical, "The Thurible." I regard
you as the future standard bearers of Catholic
Action and of true Christian living in this Province
of Ontario. You have great opportunities; you also
have great responsibilities. As Catholic young
men, you are the "elect of God." You can truth-
fully say of yourselves: "Behold, u'hat manner of
charity the Father hath bestowed upon us that we
should be called and should be the sons of God"
(II John, III, 1).
I exhort you, therefore, to be sincere and
loyal "sons of God." Keep before you always the
thought that you have within you an immortal
essence made to the imiage and likeness of God.
"Primacy of the spiritual" should be your motto.
Nearly everyone who speaks of the present world
situation observes that its cause is basically spiritual
and moral rather than economic. Lasting peace
cannot come until the rights of Christ as King
of the Universe are recognized and until we. His
sons, make Him known, loved and admired in
our varied spheres of influence. Be true to Christ
now by prayer, by word and by example. While
fitting yourselves to be patriotic citizens of Canada
which we love so well, prepare yourselves for
citizenship with God in our Eternal Fatherland.
May your young manhood be ever consecrated
and deified by God's abiding grace.
Your affectionate Shepherd in Christ,
JAMES C. McGUIGAN,
Archbishop of Toronto.
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THE VERY REVEREND H. CARR, C.S.B.
Superior General
of
The Congregation of St. Basil
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PATRONS AND PATRONESSES
Your generosity has made our School Publication possible.
We are grateful to you.
Most Rev. James C. McGuigan, D.D.
Rt. Rev. P. J. Coyle, D.P., V.G.
Rt. Rev. E. M. Brennan, D.P., S.T.L., V.G.
Rt. Rev. J. B. DoUard, D.P., Litt. D.
Rt. Rev. J. J. McGrand, D.P.
Reverend G. J. Kirby, M.A., Ph.D.
Reverend S. McGrath.
Rev. Dr. W. D. Muckle.
Reverend H. J. Murray.
Reverend Dennis O'Connor.
Reverend John O'Connor.
Very Rev. T. O'SulHvan, C.SS.R.
Reverend T. F. Ryder, C.S.P.
Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Bennett.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Boland, K.C.
Mr. I. P. Bretell.
Dr. and Mrs. Thos. B. Buckley.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Crawford.
Capt. James W. Flanagan.
Mr. John J. Fee.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foy.
Mr. Clifford Hatch.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hatch.
Hon. Senator and Mrs. Salter Hayden.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holmes, K.C.
Hon. Justice and Mrs. H. T. Kelly.
Hon. Justice and Mrs. J. G. Kelly.
Mr. and Mrs. Regis "Pep" Kelly.
Mr. William Kennedy.
Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Knowlton.
Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Knowlton.
Mr. R. Laidlaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McDonough.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGovern.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McGuinness.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McNamara.
Hon. Justice and Mrs. C. P. McTague.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Marois.
Mr. and Mrs. N. V. Morrison.
Hon. Justice Daniel O'Connell.
Hon. Justice and Mrs. W. Roach.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Roesler.
Dr. and Mrs. O. P. Sullivan.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Taylor.
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REV. E. J. McCORKELL, C.S.B., M.A.
Superior
of
St. Michael's College
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''THE THURIBLE''
The Liturgy of the Church interpreting Holy Scripture represents St. Michael
the Archangel standing at the right hand of the heavenly altar with a golden thurible,
from which goes up the good odour of the prayers of the saints of God. Every time
Solemn Mass is celebrated the incense is blessed at the Offertory by a prayer which
makes reference to this fact, so that there is warrant in both Scripture and the
Liturgy of the Church for regarding the archangel Michael as alone privileged to
swing the censer at the altar on high. The thurible therefore is equally with the
sword or spear peculiar to St. Michael and can be regarded equally as a fitting
symbol of the great archangel.
Now that which rises from the thurible when it is swung before the altar is the
result of grains of pure incense placed upon pure and glowing charcoal. These
materials must be refined and miade pure, else the odour will not rise sweet and
penetrating. And burning itself is a purifying process. Consequently what rises
from the glowing thurible suggests and represents the purest, and holiest, and best
that we can gather together for the honour and glory of God, having put upon it
every effort.
In the case of this book this offering is our best thoughts and sentiments, which
we give to God for His honour and glory as we give every thing we do. It is not
every story, or poem, or witticism written by a St. Michael's boy which is published
herein, but the best of each that we can do, after thinking and re-thinking, writing
and re-writing what we have set out to compose. The Thurible contains our best
thoughts and sentiments, which St. Michael as our patron offers on our behalf to
God.
The image of the censer as the container of the purified, highly developed, worth-
while thoughts of man is used by the poet Robert Browning in the Poem A Gram'
marian's Funeral, where he represents the great Scholar as carried for burial by his
students to the rarefied atmosphere of a mountain top (the summit of knowledge.)
"That's the appropriate country; there, man's thought,
Rarer, intenser.
Self-gathered for an outbreak, as it ought.
Chafes in the censer."
Hence there are the best of reasons for calling St. Michael's Annual the
Thurible. It has a meaning for St. Michael's students which it could not possibly
have for other students, because St. Michael's boys have a special claim upon the
archangel, who alone swings the thurible before the throne of God, standing at the
right hand of the altar of incense. The thurible belongs to St. Michael equally
with the sword, and we, so to speak, fill it with our best thoughts and sentiments,
so that swinging it before the Lord, St. Michael may have something of ours to offer
to God.
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Father Whelan
A Prayer For Priests
Keep them, we pray Thee,
dearest Lord,
Keep them, for they are
Thine —
Thy priests whose lives burn
out before
Thy consecrated shrine.
Father Girard
Keep thetn, for they are in the world,
Though from the world apart;
When earthly pleasures tempt, allure, —
Shelter them in Thy heart.
Keep them, and comfort them in hours
Of loneliness and pain
When all their life of sacrifice
For souls seems but in vain.
Keep them, and O remember,
Lord,
They have no one but Thee,
Yet they have only human
hearts,
With human frailty.
Keep them as spotless as the
Host, —
That daily they caress —
Their every thought and word
and deed.
Deign, dearest Lord, to
bless.
Selected.
Father Me-ver
Father Riley
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ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Defend us in this dav of battle
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REV. V. I. McINTYRE, C.S.B,, M.A.
Principal
of
St. Michael's College School
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Rev. .J. Sheridan, M.A.
Rev. T. Vahey, C.S.B., M.A.
Rev. L. J. DoLAN, C.S.B., M.A.
Rev. R. Diemer, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. J. C. McIntyre,
C.S.B., M.A.
Rev. N. J. Ruth, C.S.B., B.A.
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Rev. M. F. Whelan, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. H. D. Regan, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. J. A. Warren, C.S.B., B.A
Rev. U.J. GiRARD, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. A.J. O'Leary, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. W. S. Riley, C.S.B., B.A.
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Riiv. R. FiscHETTE, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. a. Record, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. C. Crowley, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. E. Flanagan, C.S.B., B.A.
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Rev. J. TiMMONs, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. M. Sheedy, C.S.B., B.A.
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Rev. C. Carter, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. D. Faught, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. L. J. PuRCELL, C.S.B., B.A.
Rev. J. Hanrahan, C.S.B., B.A.
Mr. E.J. Doris, B.A., B.Paed,
Professor Cesar Borre'
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II
ST. BASIL THE GREAT
Patron
of
The Congregation of St. Basil
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The Basilian Fathers
Old Wing of St. Basil's Seminary
The Congregation of St. Basil is a community which had its origin in the
persecution of the French Revolution at the end of the eighteenth century. Mgr.
Charles d'Aviau, last arghbishop of the ancient see of Vienne, sought refuge in the
village of St. Symphorien de Mahun. Here in 1798 he established a school for
the training of young men aspiring to the priesthood and placed in charge Father
Lapierre, the parish priest.
Situated in the mountains
several miles north of Lyons the
inaccessible location gave teach-
ers and pupils ample opportunity
to hide whenever the soldiers of
the Revolution visited the district.
The local mayor was a young man
who did all in his power to pro-
tect the school and later he was
one of the founders of the Basilian
community. In the autumn of
1800 the classes were formed
into an organized school. About
forty students were enrolled. Two
years later the school had 140
pupils, and since the violence of
the persecution had now mod-
erated, it was considered neces-
sary in the interests of the school to move to the nearby city of Annonay.
From this time on the members of the staff lived under a rule drawn up by the
Abbe Leorat Picansel, parish priest of Annonay and Vicar General of the diocese
of Viviers. As the first teachers grew older the formation of a religious community
to continue their work was considered and at the end of the priests' retreat in 1822
Mgr. Claude de la Bruniere, bishop of Mende and administrator of the vacant
diocese of Viviers was consulted. He approved the project and on the 21st of
November in the small chapel of the College, Father Lapierre and nine companions
knelt one by one before the Vicar General who twenty years before had given them
a Rule of Life and each pronounced the promises which bound them to their
priestly work and to one another in the Congregation of St. Basil. Hitherto they
had been called the teaching priests of Annonay; now they chose as their patron,
St. Basil the Great, because a second house had just been opened at Maison-Seule
in the parish of St. Basil. The
Congregation grew steadily and
by September 15, 1837, was suf-
ficiently well known to receive
the decree of praise, "amplissi-
mum laudis decretum", from the
Holy See.
Meanwhile, former pupils of
the Congregation were rising to
places of prominence. One,
Armand, comte de Charbonnel,
was named second bishop of
Toronto. When he took possesion
of cathedral on September 21st,
1850, he was accompanied by
Father Patrick Moloney, C.S.B.,
St. Basil's .\ .
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whom he had obtained to help him in a diocese which embraced more than half
of Ontario. Two years later the Basilian Superior General agreed to establish a
College at Toronto and sent Fathers Soulerin, Malbos and Mr. Vincent, a
Basilian scholastic, to join Father Moloney. The new foundation prospered and
before his death Father Vincent was head of an American Province of his
Congregation.
In France the Congregation
continued to spread and when
the anti-clerical laws of 1902
were enacted, houses existed at
Annonay, Perigueux, Aubenas
and Vernoux in France; at Blidah
and Bone in Algiers; and Ply-
mouth in England. All with the
exception of the last were trans-
ferred to seculars or confiscated.
Community life was impossible
and consequently in 1921 the
members in France, with the
consent of those in America,
asked the Holy See to allow them
to work out their future inde-
pendent of the members in
America. A decree of the Sacred Congregation of Religious, dated June 14,
1922, erected the two Provinces into separate Congregations, each with its roots
in the one founded in 1822.
Delegates from the various houses in Canada and the United States met in
General Chapter at St. Michael's College and on August 16th, 1922, elected their
former Provincial, Very Reverend Francis Forster, as Superior General. Rev.
M. V. Kelly was chosen Assistant General and Fathers J. Player, H. Carr and
W. Reach were named Councillors. On October 14, 1938, the Holy See gave
the Congregation the highest mark of approbation by granting definite approval
of its Constitutions.
Since 1922 the growth of the Congregation of Priests of St. Basil of Toronto, to
give the Congregation its full name, has been rapid. The first house in North
America had 3 priests and 1 scholastic. Seventy years later there were 63 priests,
25 scholastics and 4 novices. At the beginning of 1940 the Congregation had
three times as many priests and four times the number of scholastics and novices.
The general end of the Congregation is the Glory of God and the sanctification
of its members. It undertakes every kind of priestly work, provided at least three
members can live together and
perform the exercises of piety
prescribed in the Rule. The
chief work of the Congrega-
tion is the education of youth.
Before commencing this work
members receive a full pedagogi-
cal training founded on the un-
changing Christian principles of
conduct and abreast of the ad-
vances of modern pedagogical
science. In the formation of
the youths entrusted to them,
Basilians aim at being effective
co-adjutors of both the parents
and the parish priest. The
courses in Christian Doctrine, St. Michael's College
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Assumption College
the various religious societies and the opportunities for attendance at public
devotions are intended to supplement but not to replace the work of these
primary agencies. The following is a list of the houses of the Congregation:
In The Archdiocese of Toronto
THE CURIAL RESIDENCE.
The residence of the Superior
General is a special house, located
in a separate part of the Basilian
Seminary, 21 St. Mary Street,
Toronto. ST. BASIL'S NOVITI-
ATE. The Congregation has but
one Novitiate, 214 Tweedsmuir
Avenue, Toronto. Before being
admitted to profession all candi-
dates for the Congregation must
spend one entire year in the
Novitiate. During this year they
are called novices and spend all
their time in prayer. ST. BASIL'S
SEMINARY. The house of
studies for unordained members
is St. Basil's Seminary, 21 St.
Mary Street, Toronto. This Seminary accommodates all theological students but
is not large enough to accommodate all who are making university courses.
While studying for their B.A. degree the majority of scholastics, the name given
to all unordained members after the novitiate year, live at one of the Basilian
Colleges. In July and August they go to a summer residence on Straw-
berry Island in Lake Simcoe. From this island they go in groups to the
Columbus Boys' Camp for underprivileged boys, near Orillia, where they do boy
guidance work under the supervision of the resident Basilian chaplain. At the
island all scholastics make an annual retreat on the ten days preceding the feast
of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE. The
first Basilian house was opened in September, 1852, at what is now 67 Queen
Street East. Six months later it was moved to the Bishop's Palace at St. Michael's
Cathedral and when the present site was occupied in 1856 the name was kept.
In 1906 the College entered into active Federation with the University of Toronto
as the Catholic College in the Faculty of Arts. From the very beginning it
included a School Department, offering a High School course and a Commercial
course. THE PONTIFICAL INSTITUTE OF MEDIAEVAL STUDIES. The
growth of graduate study in philosophy at St. Michael's College led in 1929 to
the establishment of this Institute, under the direction of Professor Etienne Gilson
from Paris, France. In 1938 the Canadian Hierarchy petitioned the Holy See
for recognition of the Institute and in answer to their request a Papal charter
was granted which gives the
Institute the right to confer
the degrees of Licentiate and
Doctorate in mediaeval studies.
ST. BASIL'S CHURCH. When
St. Michael's College moved
to Clover Hill in 1856 a small
church was attached to it for
the convenience of all Catholics
in the northern part of the
city and surrounding countryside.
Originally more than 500 square
miles were within the parish
boundaries, now it is a city parish
Catholic Central, Detroit Covering the University area.
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HOLY ROSARY CHURCH. The first territory taken from the northern part of
St. Basil's parish was given to Holy Rosary Church in 1892. Until 1926 the parish
used the chapel of St. Basil's Novitiate. In that year a splendid stone church,
designed after one erected about 1507 at St. Neot's, Huntingshire, England, was
commenced and when completed and fully decorated it will be one of the finest
gothic churches in Ontario.
In The Archdiocese of Detroit
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS. In 1928 the Congre-
gation was asked to conduct a Central High School for boys in Holy Rosary parish,
Detroit. Four years later Holy Name Institute in Blessed Sacrament parish was
also committed to the Basilians. In 1934 the two schools were joined on the site
of this second one while the namie of the first was retained. The enrollment is
now about 625. STE. ANNE DE DETROIT. This parish is the oldest one in
the United States away from the coastal regions. It was founded in 1701 and the
Basilians were asked to take charge of it in 1886. It is located at the American end
of Ambassador Bridge.
In the Diocese oF Calgary
ST. MARY'S BOYS' SCHOOL. This is a type of school seldom met with,
being a separate Catholic Day High School in the public educational system, and
as such requires staff and equipment to meet all Provincial standards. It is located
in the City of Calgary and has about 250 pupils.
In The Diocese oF Galveston
ST. THOMAS COLLEGE. This College possesses a University charter, but
so far has confined its work to the High School Department. A new school to
accommodate 600 pupils will be ready in September this year. It is located in
the city of Houston, Texas. ST. ANNE'S CHURCH, HOUSTON. Like Holy
Rosary parish in Toronto, this parish has grown from a small suburban parish to a
flourishing city one. A splendid church was opened on December 8, 1939. THE
MEXICAN MISSION BAND. In 1935 a priest of the Congregation was assigned
to work among the Mexicans living in the State of Texas. Many of these people
are refugees from the persecution in their native land and all are poor. The older
generation speaks Spanish, but the children, educated in public schools, are in
danger of losing their Faith. The centre of this work is Rosenburg, Texas. This
Homie Mission depends on St. Thomas College for priests for its scattered churches
on Sundays, and on the Mission Bands in Basilian Schools for financial help.
In The Diocese of Hamilton
ST. MARY'S CHURCH, OWEN SOUND. When the Basilian Fathers under-
took to look after this parish and its missions in 1863, they received a territory
covering 17 townships. Today in addition to the parish of Owen Sound they
still have mission parishes at Chatsworth, Hepworth, Irish Block, Meaford, Thorn-
bury and Wiarton.
In The Diocese of London
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE. This College was opened at Windsor in 1870 and
includes a High School with 650 pupils and an Arts department affiliated with the
University of Western Ontario, London. It is located at the Canadian end of the
Ambassador Bridge. ASSUMPTION CHURCH. L'Eglise de I'Assomption was
begun as an Indian mission in 1728, and raised to the rank of a parish in
1767. The present building dates from 1841. When the Congregation opened
Assumption College in 1870, this pioneer parish was also entrusted to it.
Recently a new church dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament was opened in
the western section of the parish. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH,
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AMHERSTBURG. This historic parish was founded as a mission church at-
tended from Assumption parish. In 1843 it became a parish and in 1878 was
entrusted to the care of the Basilians. The parish territory includes Pelee Island
in the St. Clair River.
In The Diocese of Rochester
AQUINAS INSTITUTE. Aquinas was established in 1922 as a central free
High School for boys in the city of Rochester. In 1937 the Basilians were asked
to take charge of the school, and at the same time it was found necessary to charge
a tuition fee since the Diocese could not continue to finance a free school. So none
might be deprived of a Catholic High School education, the Diocese pays for
deserving boys who cannot afford this fee. The present registration is over 1200.
In The Diocese of Saskatoon
ST. THOMAS MORE COLLEGE. This College was opened in 1936, and is
connected with the University of Saskatchewan as the Catholic College of the
Faculty of Arts. It is located in temporary quarters adjoining the campus and the
University has set aside five acres of land as a building site. As might be expected,
the enrollment is still small and the College must look to the East for support until
conditions improve in the West.
Aquinas Institute, Rochester, N.Y.
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BACK ROW— W, MacDonald, J. Egsgard. V. Keating. M. OBrien. P. Leah.
FRONT ROW— B. Seitz, P. McNamara, Rev. M. Whelan (P'aculty Advisor). C. Dobias. F. Black (Editor-in-chief).
The Thurible s Editorial Staff
In previous years The Thurible has been a review of the activities of both the
Arts and High School departments of St. Michael's College. To a great extent the
better developed minds of the College men have predominated the pages of this
publication. The scattered contributions of the High School have suffered by
comparison. This volume marks the first literary attempt of the High School to
walk by itself. If the shortcomings are too pronounced we crave your indulgence.
We have sought in this volume to inscribe the records of the school year 1939-40.
The endeavour has been to make the story clear, concise, simple and interesting.
We have tried to make the Book pleasing to the eye as well as to the mind and
memory. The significant events, the round of activities, incidents, individuals
and classes are here pictured and described that they may become vivid once again
as you turn these pages in the years to come.
The Editorial Staff is particularly grateful to Father Whelan for his untiring
efforts and close supervision of every step in the making of The Thurible. We wish
to thank also the members of the faculty and the students who have cooperated in
the construction of this volume. If it wins your approval as a faithful record of
the year, then we are content that the hours of labour spent in its compilation
have received their reward.
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BACK ROW — T. Newberry, R. Sinclair, J. Phoenix, D. Fitzgerald, P. Morrison, J. McKenzie.
FRONT ROW — E. Doran, B. Lobraico, T. McGovern. Rev. V. I. Mclntyre (Director), J. Mohan, T. McDonougli, J. McTague.
The Thurible s Business Staff
Without a superior optimistic head to guide and direct us, we surely would
have floundered. Little did we realise at our initial gathering what a tremendous
undertaking we were about. Now that our work nears completion and we can
see the realization of our hopes, our hearts are filled with gratitude.
We wish to thank in a very special way those who so graciously volunteered
to sponsor our cause. Without their help this publication could not have been
realized. To each and every individual Patron we acknowledge our debt of
gratitude and express our sincere thanks.
"Patronise our Advertisers" must be the slogan of every loyal student of St.
Michael's. When about to do some shopping refer to our Index To Advertisers.
Our Year Book would not be possible without their patronage.
The response of the student-body and Alumni to our call for subscriptions has
been particularly gratifying this year. At this early date the student-body is very
little short of 100% paid-up subscribers, and "McGovern & Mohan" are still going
strong.
Exuberating with gratitude for the splendid cooperation we have received
from every quarter, we bequeath our experience and good wishes to the Business
Staff of 1941- May our successors take up the good work with the trials and errors
of their predecessors as their example and warning.
Twenty-Nine
The Men of Tomorrow — and Prayer
By VINCENT KEATING
The mild caress of the gentle May wind, along with the incessant clanging of
Big Ben, finally managed to awaken Dan Potter from his sound sleep. Rolling
awkwardly from his bed, Dan surprised himself by silencing the pride of the
Westclox Company in the first grope. With the alarm thus quieted, he went
through his usual setting up exercises which consisted of stifling a yawn, rubbing
sleep-filled eyes, stretching long arms and legs, and uttering a long, soft sigh. Then
he knelt down for his morning prayers.
Nothing extraordinary about that? No, but that last act was the first one in a
long line of similar incidents which would take place throughout Dan Potter's day.
Why? Because he was a student at St. Michael's College School. Undoubtedly,
as soon as you saw the words, St. Michael's College, you thought of championship
hockey teams, football teams, famous alumni, and so on, but 1 wonder how many
of you thought of St. Michael's in the light of Religion, Church, and Prayer.
Certainly, all the "boys" who have passed through the "old school" have felt
that atmosphere of prayer and Catholicity which pervades every nook and corner
of the building. "That which is in the atmosphere", a professor of Logic once
stated, "must be absorbed, since one must breath the atmosphere to live." There-
fore, the students at St. Michael's are most assuredly influenced by this "air of
Prayer". But don't take my word for it, let Dan Potter, who represents a typical
scholar, prove this point to you as he goes through an "ordinary" day at the "Bay
Street Mansion of Learning."
As our hero comes into focus, he is sitting at his desk in one of the big rooms
on the first floor, trying vainly to learn a French vocabulary before the nine
o'clock bell rings. But too late! There goes the bell! Immediately Dan and his
classmates kneel down and reverently, devotedly, yes fervently, say the "Veni
Sancte Spiritus" and the "Ave Maria". Thus the whole day has been put under
the care and protection of the Holy Ghost and the Blessed Mother.
Two periods swiftly fade into history, and morning recess once more melts the
numerous classes into one huge, laughing, pushing, body. But what's this? Is our
Dan leading a parade? No, he just happens to be at the head of the large number
of boys who, every day, come fair weather or foul, spend their recess in making a
visit to the Blessed Sacrament in St. Basil's Church. Here, the "men of tomorrow"
raise their youthful hearts in prayer, petition, and thanksgiving to their Lord and
Master.
The shrill outer bell rings out over the campus, calling the young scholars back
to their books. Inside Dan's classroom we find that a "snapper" is about to take
place. (All students and ex-students will know that a "snapper" is just the
Michaelean word for a test). Before this event commences, however, Dan and
his fellow students once more pour forth their hearts in the "Ave Maria" and the
"Veni Sancte Spiritus". As the boys get up, Dan raises his eyes to the Crucifix
(which, by the way, holds the centre position on the front wall in every classroom)
and notices that his Crucified Saviour is stretching His arms to either side of the
room, as if to call down upon these, His beloved children. His helping grace.
Two more periods have come and gone, and to the whole school, the deep,
resonant, Angelus bell sounds out its message of the Annunciation. As the bell
tolls its pealing notes, we see that Dan is once more on his knees, as he answers his
teacher in this beautiful prayer.
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Time out for lunch! Downstairs in the large clubroom, some three hundred
boys are opening their lunches — some with smiles as they peer inside at a tasty
morsel or two; others with scowls of disgust as their investigation reveals that they
have "that awful stuff again!" Did I hear somebody ask if this period of cessation
from study was also a time in which prayer was forgotten? I did! Well now, it is
very much the opposite, for — but wait! Dan will prove it for me! He is not here
in the clubroom, he is over in St. Basil's Church. Let us go over there and see
why.
As we enter that stately House of God, we quietly get down upon our knees, for
a priest is just putting the Blessed Sacrament upon the altar for Exposition. A
choir, in which "Our Dan" sings, renders the "O Salutaris" while the golden mon-
strance, as radiant as the sun, shines upon these good boys of St. Michael's who have
come to adore their God. When the Hymn is over, the priest leaves the altar. In
a few moments, Dan, too, leaves the Church, but remaining behind to pray before
the Exposed Body of the Saviour are several boys in cassock and surplice — Knights
of the Blessed Sacrament.
Second by second, minute by minute, the lunch hour draws to a close. But
it has not been "just another noon" for Dan Potter. His active young mind notices
how the shadow cast on the ground by the prefect, in his flowing soutane, is much
the same as a shadow of One who lived on earth nineteen hundred years ago; how
the rosary beads, slipping through the fingers of the Study Hall Master, are much the
same as the days of his life, drawing slowly but surely to an end; and how the mon-
strance held over his head and the heads of some two hundred schoolmates, at one
o'clock Benediction, is much the same as the Divine Lord sitting in His heavenly
throne, irradiating His graces and gifts to mankind.
The afternoon session of school begins, of course, with prayer, and Dan once
more answers his teacher in the "Veni Sancte Spiritus" and the "Ave Maria". Two
periods full of learning, humour, and Catholic teaching, hasten with the seconds
into the past. The minute hand of the clock succeeds in catching up with the
hour hand, at a quarter to three. A bell rings — and then begins the most important
class of the day — Religious Knowledge. This half-hour keeps Dan busy learning
Religion, Doctrine and Practice, Church History, or one of the Pope's Encyclicals.
But R.K. periods, as all good things, must come to an end. Thus at three-fifteen, the
doors of the school are opened wide, and through those portals, goes "Our Dan",
surrounded by the "men of to-morrow" — the "men" who have been raised in
prayer, groomed in Catholicity, and schooled in religion — the students of S.M.C.
So friends, we have witnessed "just another day" at St. Michael's. We have
seen, and felt, that "air of prayer", that "atmosphere" which was mentioned above,
but even as yet, we have not met the numierous activities of the Mission Society, nor
the soul-stirring services of the Blessed Virgin's Sodality, nor the friendly "Shepherd
and Flock" relationship between priest and student. Yet — I know that you will
join with me in the prayer that Schools such as this shall flourish — forever and
ever!
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"It ain't the individual,
Nor the army as a whole,
But the everlasting team-work
Of every bloomin' soul'"
It is the team-work of the fellows that makes XIII- 1 one of the best classes in
St. Michael's. Widely differing in character, widely separated in sources, we
function as smoothly as a well-drilled team. Soon we shall be separated; till then,
we are Thirteen-One.
The student who has trekked the farthest to attend classes in XIII-1 is Maurice
Claivay — he thumbed his way from Switzerland! Also from the east is Maurice
Marois, a tennis player from Quebec city. From away down south in Colombia,
South America, come the Sanclemente brothers, and from Northern Ontario comes
Joyal, of the Haileybury Joyals. But where is West? In this bridge foursome
West will have to be dummy. "Oh no! you don't", says Cooney, "I'm from Park-
dale; I'll be West."
Our students have a flair for administration. Look at Leo McGrady, president
of the Mission Society, and Eddie Shuba, prefect of the Sodality. Among the
shining lights in the realm of scholarship, two are especially brilliant: that tall chap,
Denison, and the little fellow, Leah. D'Agostine, Keating, Hannan, and many
others are right up with them. What about talented actors? There can be only
one Hannan. And how fortunate are we to have even one Hughes! "Room
Service" wouldn't have been the same without them, or without William Hilary,
Junior O'Brien, John O'Hara or Eddie Shuba. Talented athletes? (Who said that
is a contradiction of terms!) Pandy, Shuba, and Cooney supplied much of the
brawn for the rugby team. Bill Calahan (our class president), Doyle, Zambri,
Bennett and McDonough accounted for many goals as well as a great deal of fight
and drive in our Junior O.H.A. "Bu::ers."
We have our humourists, too. Listen to Jitterbreeches O'Brien translating
from French to English: ". . . ' and she ate her strawberries with relish' . . . That
can't be right . . . What kind of relish would she eat with strawberries?" And
George Tumino explains in French why he is late: "Juh swee on ruhtard parss
kuh . . . ugh . . ."
Holding up the wall in the sun-bathed southern border of XIII-1 is Bennett,
trying to fold his six or seven feet of flesh and bone to fit his seat. Beside him sit —
or lie — those two worthies. Bill Doyle and Allan O'Gorman. Swinging back to the
northern end of the room we come to the Mannerheim-Weis-Hillock-McDonough-
Johnson-Quinn-Macdonald-Maginot line which separates and protects us from
XIII-2, next door. The sentinels along here keep a sharp look-out through the
peep-holes in the wall, ready to warn us of a raid.
Such is the present aspect of XIII-1. Today we are together; soon we shall
part. Where our paths lead, or whether they will cross, we cannot say. One
thing we do know — we shall stand by each other and by our Faith; we shall do our
best to be faithful Alumni of St. Michael's, as so many others have been before us.
PHILIP LEAH.
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In years to come, I will sink into my chair, light my pipe, and my thoughts will
drift like the smoke, curling up and wandering aimlessly through the years to the
ivy-clad walls of St. Michael's and into my graduating room.
Dimly the faces appear out of the haze. Why, there is the lanky figure of
Maisonville; he was a slow but earnest fellow with an ever-questioning look on his
face. His face is blotted out by the laughing mien of Egan, who was always willing
to stop and pass a little gossip with Wallace Armstrong, the smallest fellow in the
class, who sat beside Egan, but more often with him.
Dear me, I am being left behind, for an endless parade is passing by; but if I
hasten I'll catch up where I left off. As I hurry along whom do I see but Hurley, late
as usual, and trying to get back to his place. From far ahead of Hurley a deep voice
hoarsely yells, "Hy! Forster" and sure enough it is Grossi swinging along with
baggy pants and brief case.
Rudely shattering my reverie a voice cuts through the ages in a tone that re-
minds me of my Irish ancestors, "Bingo! Give me the third person plural present
indicative of progredior." In a cheery voice unsuspecting Bill Miller queries,
"Active or Passive?" and so let us leave him with Father Regan.
Across my memory dance Wilkins and Plant, our enthusiastic standard-
bearers of the C.Y.O. and eminent authorities on any social activity in town.
Oh well! On with my reminiscing, for there is CuUan beckoning to me. He is
pushed aside by meek-mannered Allen who asks me for another ticket on the
Hockey Pool — a great gambler he was. A burst of laughter causes a little grin to
come to my usually sober face, for there, appearing out of the dim past, are the
south west corner occupants, Pickett, Murphy, Dennison and Boyle, a long row of
intelligent faces from \vhom a continual buzz of activity arose.
The foot-ball team with its representatives from our room, Poupore, Jacobs
and McGovern, comes plunging through the darkness. Then the fighting Gaels of
hockey. Murphy and McCauley, skate over the years and I feel a new thrill of
pleasure from the remembrance of those fellows who kept the spsrting spirit alive.
"Let's see some school spirit", I would holler, and the gang would slump into
their seats buffled, and from McGovern a muffled roar would issue forth, to be
echoed on the other side by Willie Armstrong, the tallest fellow in the class. I
used to think there was nothing to compare with my speeches, but I eventually found
out that my words just echoed around their heads and bounced out. Boland and
Don Bennett were two fellows who had a yen for my speeches but I believe it was
just a passing fancy. How I wish I could once more holler at them!
I blow another ring of smoke to mingle with the other wreaths, and through the
clouds of hazy smoke I picture Cookie's youthful blushing face; then the "big
Anderson boy" ambles up and says, "Hello, Forster, where have you been all this
time?"
"And that goes for me too, Denny kid!" yells husky Downs, side by side with
Billy Green.
The smoke is drifting away and 1 try to catch a last glimpse, a last picture
of thirteen-two. Lalor laughingly waves good-bye; Daniels sinks into the darkness,
and Bowyer and McCormick, arm in arm, drop out of sight, followed by the misty
shape of Timmons.
I shall never forget St. Michael's and St. Michael's will never forget you,
thirteen-two.
"Good'hye thirteeti'two,
Good'bye St. Michael's."
DENNIS FORSTER.
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Four years ago, in 1936, most of us met for the first time in 1-A. The air of
unfamiliarity soon disappeared; time passed quickly until final examinations peered
at us with malign satisfaction. The teacher's apparent motto, "On ne passe pas",
left many lying wounded on the field. However, after several depletions and
several additions, we are here today in XII-1.
We have one student who is very popular and particularly clever. That boy
is deep-voiced, curly-haired Stan Hajdasz. Stan has almost always been our class
president; he has led our form in marks since we first came here. He is known for
his dramatic abilities, as is tall, handsome Hubert Coughlin. You will remember
them both for their fine performances in "Room Service." Charlie Dobias's
tendencies are more toward Music. He is a popular violinist in the College
Orchestra; last summer he won the gold medal at the C.N.E. "open" for violin
soloists. We predict a famous future for him. We have another Charlie with us,
Charlie Cira. He is a candid camera artist — he turned up the other day with pic-
tures of all the teachers. He had taken them all in class, unnoticed by the teachers
and most of the pupils.
XlI-1 is well represented in sports circles. On the High School football team
Doug Ingram played a fine game, as did Emil Horvath who caught the forwards
and gave the girls a thrill. With these two in the rugby team were "Vinnie"
McNamara, "Ding-dong" Bell (Bell of the semaphore tackle), and Paul Greenhill.
In hockey XII-1 has contributed such stars as Vince Gilkinson, who plays at school
and for St. Helen's C.Y.O.; "Red" Ingram, whose brilliance on ice is only rivalled
by the brilliance of his hair; Armand Durand, who was goalie for St. Vincent's
C.Y.O. finalists last year; Billy Macdonald ("Squeak"), who even went so far as
organizing a team in Forest Hill; and countless others, who infest every rink in
town. Outside of football and hockey we are equally well represented. Vince
Gilkinson plays lacrosse for St. Helen's C.Y.O. ; Julius Petrinec and "Buzz"
Bozzato play excellent handball, as Fr. Dolan, their adversary in that sport, will
admit.
Mike O'Brien is a fast-talking, excited Irishman. He is a persistent collector
(not the "We Never Sleep" type) for the Missions, the Ordinandi fund, and what-
ever comes up. Ed Piatt, the class president this year, has a manner of speech
unexcelled everywhere. No one can argue with him: his protesting "Sir!", his
intellectual accents, his undeniable wit, all these set the victim laughing before he
can prove a point against Ed Piatt. The famous Mulhall cousins, Vernon
("Junior") and Eugene ("Big Mulhall") seemi to have a system of never being at
school together. When one is here, the other is at home. Near the back of the
room sit two pals, Joe Attard and Laurent Lefrancois. Joe is an orator, and a good
one, for last year he won first prize in the C.Y.O. contests. "Lanfranconi" always
tells us about "the beauty I was out with last night." Don Lawlor is famous for
being a ladies' man and for his vigorous imagination. Our silent men are Ken
Sullivan, who now and then perks up for an argument; Duffy, a staid, conservative
Irish lad, geneologist and handy-man of general knowledge; and Miller, an air-
plane enthusiast. Paul Greenhill, who supplies much daily humour, says he is
going to be a "barber in the Royal Hair Force."
Such is XII- 1. Father Dolan always says of a promising boy, "I have great
hopes for him." Well, we have great hopes for ourselves. May God grant that
we be not disappointed.
ATTILIO BOZZATO and EMIL HORVATH.
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"Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho*
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are."
We cannot say that we speak in numbers for "that which we are, we are", and
that goes for the whole twenty of us.
You'll find us "at home" inside one of the many doorways that stud the east
to west corridor of the first floor. Our members hardly need any formal intro-
duction, but to those who possibly may not have miet us one and all, attend!
For good-fellowship and efficiency along organization lines look up Bill Fean,
our class president. With the able assistance of Gord Handrahan and Frank Weis,
the mission society hums with industry.
Our show man, of course, is that bundle of Italian energy and wit, Joe Moga-
vero. No wonder we copped the half-holiday with inspiration like that right in
our midst.
A ready smile and the roguish twinkling of an eye are Joe Temple's chief
contributions.
We're sure there must be one in every class. Yes, we mean a poet. We hope
this small excerpt will do no injustice to our own bard. Jack McTague. Of the
longitudinal Paul Coughlin, he writes:
"We have a man whose head scrapes the ceiling.
It's Coughlin, and that's when he's kneeling."
By the way, the same Paul proves to be "up there" when dad opens the report
card.
Whoops! we almost missed the diminutive Bill Harding. Don't blush like
that. Bill!
Rumour hath it that the Brown boys, Frank and Joe, are going to get kilts to
match those shirts.
"Gimme my boots and saddle," sings Cliff Nealon, "and lemme roam the
range".
Our representative in the sporting world, of course, is "Bill" Desilets.
We wonder if Fred Hickey will finally succeed in wresting any vi'armth from
that radiator.
"There's nothing like a good friend" is the mutual sentiment of Paul Irish and
Felix Fritz.
Ed McKay finds that 8.30 study isn't such a bad thing after all.
"Why must there be such things as "cum" clauses with the subjunctive?"
(Joe Carter).
"Just give me a gallon of gas", says Dick ("Lucky") Stedman, "and that bus'll
talk for you."
Joe Healy has been so quiet we almost passed him by. Say "hello" to the
folks, Joe.
Thus ends the survey of our members one and all. But before we leave you,
gather round once more and meet those guides of our educational destiny, those
to whom we owe a debt of deepest gratitude for what they achieve in teaching us,
in the words of our school motto, "goodness, discipline, and knowledge."
If we are in search of new "angles". Father John Mclntyre is the man to see.
Mr. Faught is always a willing exponent of the values of that elusive "X". Our
native tongue lives and makes live with Fr. O'Leary to give it inspiration. And
who is it that gives us that "bon esprit des Fran<;ais"? Why, it is Father Warren of
course. For digging up the past Mr. Flanagan takes the laurels. And our own
home-room teacher, Mr. Hanrahan, just dotes on nasty Latin, tense synopses and
religious topics.
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Grade XII
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One room in St. Michael's College School holds a few of the future greats of
history, leaders of the next generation and the hope of our civilization. To fully
appreciate these gentle genii one must take a peek into our home-room situated
somewhere above Bay Street.
Attracted by the noise many have come to visit us. They catne to laugh, but
remained to admire. Everyone is welcomed by the ever-gracious Bob Hurley
who accepted the aid of Wes Sumner, and together they point out the notables to
our many visitors. To the proud and serious members of the other grades they
would exhibit such intellectuals as Jerry Midghall and John Maloney. The
Freshmen were always entertained by the clever antics of such talented young men
as Alex Campbell, Bill Lundy and Mel FuUerton.
During the Football Season many Sons of XII-3 distinguished themselves by
their valiant efforts in behalf of S.M.C. Roland Mclsaac, a newcomer, played
brilliantly, as did Joe Cleary, Joe Crothers and Bob Hurley. XII-3 has also been
very generous in her contribution to the Buzzers, St. Michael's entry in the O.H.A.
Captain Joe Cleary has been sensational in the net. Frank "the mite" White and
Farrell Gallagher have been playing grand hockey on the forward line. "Clap-
em-down" Crothers has given Joe Cleary good protection, even if his methods do
not meet with approval from the officials. Ernie Midghall and Jack Ferguson
were alternates and, whenever they played, always gave their best. In the field of
speed we can pit against the field Earl Longarini in his flashy Ford, John Murphy
on the stairs, Frank Sevigny on roller skates. Earl Koster in "going to sleep" and
Basil Faught in "just walkin' ".
Among our contributions to the social elite are the renowned Frank Wiertz and
Paul Morrison. To provide variety on our ship of learning we have Austin O'Boyle
and Robert Gravelle. Every good ship must carry ballast, so we have provided
ourselves with John Peak and Joseph Regan whose cherubic plumpness has
lightened the halls of study with many a ray of sunshine.
Our ship, which has carried us through the year, was constructed by the
master craftsman Father O'Leary, who now so quietly and judiciously guides our
way. Under the influence of Fr. Whelan we have sailed along with comparative
ease through the ages of long ago. Other beneficent pedagogues dearly beloved
by this happy band of scholars are Father Warren and Mr. Record.
For us only one sorrow overshadows this school year — the coming of Summer
Vacation.
To all of our Twelfth Grade teachers we express our gratitude; to next year's
thirteenth grade teachers we hereby hurl a warning.
KERVIN McDONOUGH.
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From the standpoint of honours in studies, prominence in athletics, and
interest in general activities, XI- 1 ranks high among the classes of the school. Most
of us have been together during the two previous years, when we brought renown to
the classes of IX-1 and X-1 successively, but this year our prestige is enhanced by
additions from across Canada. Jack Fraser hails from Kirkland Lake; Jack
Ferguson, of Junior B hockey fame, from Windsor; while Norman Eversfield
comies from far off Vancouver. Jean Marois, popular goalie for the Midgets, is our
real French boy from Old Quebec. From not so far afield comes another remark-
able pair, Bill Grell and Paul McRae; Bill is known for having opinions of his own,
while Paul does the talking for the twain. Charles Doherty joined us from X-2
with his vocabulary full of big words, but with no appendix.
Wallace "Flash" Finley and Leonard Casciato are our gold medalists. Leonard
won it in First year, and Wallace in Second. We are all trying to win it this year.
Aside from studies, Leonard operates the motion picture machine for the school
and carries on private research in all fields of science; while "Flash" plays hockey
for the Midgets in T.H.L., and is an active treasurer for the missions.
Paul McLean, another of the long line of McLeans, and George Dodd, played
on the Senior Rugby team and on the Midget puck squad. Melville Shand and
Hubert Teolis amazed and annoyed Mr. Sheedy in House League Rugby. Bill
"One-ton" McTague is one of our handball fiends, as well as an expert with the
camera — (ask him to show you his classroom photos). Hugh "Three Star" Foley —
academic, rugby and hockey star — is puck-chasing for the Bantams; while gentle
Bob White was not so gentle in House League rugby or hockey.
Norman "Tell us a story Father" Lingeman is the wise-cracker of the class,
but always seems to make the right crack at the wrong time.
Jerry Midghall is our champion heckler and a crooner as well. Hubert Teolis
seems lost this year without a wall or post to lean against, but manages to keep John
Devaney, our budding journalist, under control. Frank Wilson, Frank Cunerty
and Anthony Balaban are usually quiet fellows but seem to have their troubles
with Matt "Tough Guy" Nealon. Tom "Romeo" CuUen spends most of his time
keeping an eye on Norm Lingeman and waiting for the three-fifteen bell. When
David Roche stands up to say anything. Hub Higgins can be counted on to argue
him down.
Gerald Murphy and Grant Meyers can usually be found somewhere together,
but never in an argument. Burke Seitz, aside froni witticisms, and the school
band, found time to be elected class president.
But with all this array of talent in fields of scholarship, athletics, and good
humour, XI- 1 will probably go down in history as the class that originated the
Basic French Club. Desmond Fitzgerald is the president, and a perfect executive.
Don Finley is advertising manager and former editor of the now defunct paper.
Steve Hajdasz is the noted treasurer. Smiling Don is also librarian for the Science
Club, as well as one of the most popular boys around the school; while Steve is
better known as "Sasha" from his star role in the play "Room Service". Wallace
"Christine" Piatt had a leading part in the same play. Another actor of note is
Erskine Lamer, a star "villain" in the play, "Curse you, Jack Dalton."
Active in Sport, diligent in Work, faithful Knights of the Blessed Sacrament,
showing an active interest in many fields — Basic French Club, Camera Club, Science
Club, Dramatics, Public Speaking — eager in their support of the Missions, and at
the same time displaying a good sense of humour: such are the boys of XI-1 of
1939-40 and I'm mighty glad to be one of them.
GEORGE DODD.
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(Section 2)
We are the boys of Eleven-two
Who now before you pass in review.
We warn you though, and say again,
It may cause you no end of pain.
For here conies our mischief makers three
FuUerton, Grignon and Jerry Coffey.
Following hard, though bright and cheery,
Are the serious minded Boland and Vetere.
Next with noise, gusto and pomp
Goes "Shanky" Shanahan in his awkward romp.
Here are our hockey stars, you know
Gregoire, Walsh, Hickey and Labraico.
Passing now is our mission president
Ryan, the executive without any precedent.
And say, here's our friend Charlie Fong
Who's bringing fame to his home Hong Kong.
Then with tongues so glib and witty.
Are Levick and Walker singing a ditty.
There's Lundy whose chatter does beguile
All teachers, and forces them to smile.
Why there's Byrnes who in parliamentary session
Will try to dispense any depression.
McLaughlin and Shaughnessy now trip by,
'Though strangers we hold them esteemingly high.
Then comes "Wee" Duggan who's quite a card.
His conduct record is never marred.
Here is Hauseman; we call him "Hausie"
You must admit his jokes are terrible!
Here too is a fellow "Windy" O'Neil,
Quite well known for his spiel.
Following him, absorbed in history,
Is O'Connor our man of mystery.
This is Cahill, and that McNamara,
Together they form a startling pair-a.
There goes Yewish, who is a poet
Even though his hair doesn't show it.
Ah! There is our man! Our pride and joy;
Big Bill Klersey, what a boy!
Lastly, who passes but Mr. Carter
Proudly displaying his teacher's charter.
He is our friend, our class advisor
We can prove that he's no miser.
And so we leave you dear, dear friend
We are afraid this is the end.
FONG & YEWISH.
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In a corner of the building
Is our cosy little room,
Nothing much to look at,
But far from full of gloom.
All of us are reg'Iar fellers,
As Mr. Sheedy will admit.
But when someone gets an answer right
The teacher takes a fit.
We don't think we're the brightest
Of the students in our year;
Though our heads are of the lightest,
We make all the teachers fear.
Paul McGovern is the tallest
That the room has ever seen.
And Morgan is the smallest
Of those who always dream.
In the corners we have experts
Who whisper all the day.
Till some teacher now and then asserts
That Crime will never pay.
From the Rich Man to the Parson
We have men of wide acclaim;
None of us are very brilliant.
But Malins brings us fame.
The wall boys are the leaders
Of a gang that never sleeps;
Cryer seems to suit his name
While the Ross boys act like Jeeps.
Sullivan never comes on time
For any of the classes —
Perhaps he needs a heavier fine
Or a bigger pair of glasses.
Balfour is always thinking
Of pilots and their planes;
Stempien always tries to shout
That Heyword gives him pains.
Stack and Strath give all a smile
For the work they were to show,
But when teacher says to stay awhile
They always have to go.
McDonough always loves to tell
Of things that are not funny;
Often he is hit by chalk.
Or forfeits over money.
McCarthy always plays a lot
With balloons that look so odd.
That once a teacher noticed them —
Mac almost hit the sod.
These are just a few remarks
About those who lead the mobs;
We aren't so good when it comes to marks,
But we try to do our jobs.
—WALTER ROSS and
JOSEPH SULLIVAN.
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"Sail on, Sail on, Sail on and on" — Columbus.
It is the year 1940. Far out on Study Ocean lie a number of black specks.
As we come closer, we see that these specks are large boats. Far to the front of
this fleet of ships lies one which appears to be outsailing all the rest. This is the
good ship, X-1.
This ship is, of course, manned by its own crew, although it has taken on
pilots in the shape of teachers in order to guide it around dangerous shoals and
through narrow passages. Mr. Fischette is its main pilot, being the Home-room
teacher. Under his guidance the crew has no fear of storms or rocky coasts.
MEMBERS OF THE CREW
At the helm of our ship, X-1, stands Claude Flood, the President of the class
and also of the Mission Society. He is, therefore, well equipped to steer the ship.
His four mates are Bill O'Leary, Bill Young, Jerry Stangret and Ken Wilson who
lead the rest of the members in scholastic standing. The chief steward is Gregory
Clancy who comes next in intellectual achievement. Our chief engineers are Don
Tanner and Michael Kirby who have a great knowledge of things mathematical.
The latter is also a first rate figure skater. Our stokers are Paul Brady and Richard
Anderson — always quiet, but perhaps the best workers on the ship. Jack and Paul
Howley, who are brothers, are the lookouts, having demonstrated their far-
sightedness on more than one occasion.
MINISTERS OF ACTIVITIES
Don Goudy was chosen athletic instructor of the ship because of his technical
knowledge of jiu-jitsu. Frank Redican, genius of amusement, supplies most of the
comedy, ably assisted by the suave Douglas Atkinson, tiny Anthony Scolaro and
nonchalant Bob O'Boyle.
On board ship are many members of the newly organized St. Michael's Band.
Some of these versatile associates are James Crowley, James Kinney and Joe
DeGrandis who play the cornet; Archie Parker, the astronomer, who amuses himself
with the French horn; Wallace Mildon and Pat Nichols who play altos. Various
other instruments are in the capable hands of Pat Partland, Jerry Stangret, Bill
Young and Bill O'Leary.
FAMOUS PASSENGERS
Unlike Columbus, the good ship, X-1, has some famous passengers aboard,
being distinguished in many fields of endeavour. Among these is Anthony
(Senator Blake) Amodeo who performed brilliantly in "Room Service." Then
there are some members of the champion house-league rugby teams, namely,
Joe Marzalik, Bill Conway, John Wilson, Jerry O'Gorman and the debonair
Bernard Roach. We have on board also two outstanding scorers in the junior
rugby league and these are the diminutive Frank Vaclavek and the more diminutive
Denis McBride. And now, we come to the authority of sportdom, the fierce
champion of the tame Detroit Red Wings — our own Jim Enright.
Finally, among our passengers, there is a group about whom we would like to
make a prophecy. Looking into the future, we see Jim Bowie bashfully addressing
a group of leading chemists; Jack Harper stubbornly insisting that his company
sells nothing but the best; Jack O'Connor a famous physician; Jack Butler arguing
with one of his clerks on his lack of precision; Jim Bennett a noted lawyer; Bob
Hawkins an efficiency expert; Basil Hastings a hard working ecclesiastic; and
Claude Phelan arriving late at his office.
WILLIAM O'LEARY and ROBERT HAWKINS.
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In a bright room on the third floor is situated X-2, one of the finest classes in
the school. The room itself is very simple, and the only thing that stands out is
the shrine to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It is only correct to say that the mem-
bers of this notable class are a group of grand fellows; thence our theme song,
"One for all and all for one."
Avoiding any further particulars, permit me to introduce you to a few of the
gang. Such young gentlemen as Ray Midghall, John Bennett and John Egsgard
are the sources of knowledge and light of the class proper. But even they do not
dim the learning that comes from the silent and studious figure of Joseph Nail.
Although Frank Healy and Basil Gregoire ("Squirt") are not in this class they
nevertheless add very much to it.
X-2 has produced many outstanding athletes. Our gridiron stars were Jerry
Hickey, Jerry Orsini and Murray Sullivan. "Sur la glace" there are such lights as
Jim Sweeney, Maurice Sadler, Hugh Morris, and with them almost everybody else
in the class. Handball has our representative in Stanley Matus, while fine tennis
indicates Hugh Piatt who wields the racket most dexterously. With summer on
the not far distant horizon, "Scarlet" Sullivan is preparing to go behind the plate
and catch some of Joe Solarski's fast balls.
Patrick Monahan, wit of X-2, keeps the class perpetually in roars of laughter —
sometimes irking the teacher, sometimes not. Jim Wrightman also adds a little pep
to the not over-serene atmosphere of the class. Fred Cockburn is the image of a
politician. His nervous habit of rubbing his hands together rather accents this.
You almost expect to see him present you with a cigar, clap you on the back and
say "Nice weather — Eh, old chap?" Bill Kidd, an emigrant from Montreal, rivals
John Smith in his fluency with the French language.
The band has received from our group such notables as Mike McGrath, Ken
Nealon, Alan Tierney, with many others. They are some of its master minds and
master blowers. Each of the confusing Hall twins claims that he did the right
work, while his brother did the wrong part; neither will "take the rap" for that
which is left undone. John Grube, a whiz at wisecracks, is ably assisted by Albert
Viola and George Parker. Jim McCool and Dermott CuUen play at the noble art
of aeronautics. It is even rumoured that they have invented a plane that flies in
reverse.
Frank "Mac" McLaughlin is forever being called from his nap. His long and
capable arm reaches out and unlocks the door while his outstretched foot gives it
a gentle push. And that is some feat! His bosom companion "Bubs" Harding,
being president of the English club, is forced to stay awake at the Wednesday meet-
ing. Orlando Morales, all the way from Colombia, South America, is mastering
"this strange English." Finally, Alan Levey, the cheery, rotund bell-ringer, joins
us in saying — "Au revoir."
E. DORAN.
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(Section 3)
X-3 lurks across the hall from Father McCorkell's office. Whenever Father
McCorkell is baffled by presidential problems, he calls in X-3's class president, Bruce
McDougall, for a conference. Bruce draws well and occasionally edits a radical
newspaper, the Blab and Trash. X-3 has the peculiar distinction of having a per-
sonality for every corner. Walsh of the mighty bat, Walsh whose bullet passes
won the Senior House League football series, occupies one rear corner. Opposite
him sits Gallagher, a man of brawn, who slumbers like a mighty mountain, his
power in leash.
Black, the sceptic, and keeper of the chalk, fills a seat in the front. It is well
known that he solved the problem of Santa Claus at the age of five. In the remiain-
ing corner sits Nichols. Stan is a youth of wide experience, always willing to aid
the teachers by his personal reminiscences. Corrigan, lover of poetry and romance,
always retains a calm attitude in the face of questions. He is one of Father Riley's
most promising students.
Then there is Mayhue, man of mystery, especially in the mornings. He backs
"Fine Cut" to the hilt. Bob Ives, our theorem demon, claims that one does not
know everyone else in St. Catherine's and that it is the best lacrosse town in the
country. Frank Milligan contests this bitterly. He goes to the mat for Orillia
Terriers. Downing is our silent man who releases inhibitions via the School band.
He wielded a handsome hammer with the stage crew of "Room Service."
Ellis is another musician, with a penchant for raising difficult problems in
class. Once many years ago he denied that a triangle has three sides. Jim
Blastorah is one of our best athletes, his track ability having won for him several
weeks of training at the Ontario Athletic Commission Camp. He is X-3's swing
pianist. Handsome Jack Enright, whose curly hair is envied by the rest of the
class, is a man of many troubles. He loves to shift about the room.
One of our wits is William "Ace" O'Brien. He is particularly excellent in the
French period. Barry Sullivan is quiet and usually has his work done. His play-
ing on the midget team promises him a future berth as goalie on the Buzzers in a
few years.
Hannivan, another silent young man, is famous for his blush. But it does
not prevent his being one of the leading students in the class. Nick Cowan, a good
student, and a fine artist, helped publicize the school's production of "Room
Service." At present he is our representative on the Mission Society.
Kidd is our brain. He is the only one who really understands Father Diemer's
French jokes, and always laughs at the right moment. Walker is another dynamic
individual, who sees that X-3 does its share towards helping the School missionary
society. Jim Coburn claims that Agincourt hockey is far tougher than the brand
played in Toronto, and that anyone wearing pads where he comes from would be
labelled a sissy. To prove this he opens the windows at least three times a period.
And the last two are Adam and O'Hearne. We mention them last because
they are our leading contenders for the late comer's crown. Adam, a man of
infinite variety of excuse when called on for homework, denies vigorously that his
father helps him with geometry. O'Hearne is one of our fighting Irish. He was
one of the best tacklers in the Senior House League last fall, and is one of our pros-
pects for future high school teams.
X-3 is a small class, but we feel sure that it's contributed a good share to the
life of the high school during the past year.
FRANK MILLIGAN.
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'Twas a meek crowd of boys who trudged their way up to the third floor last
September. However, it wasn't long before they made themselves at home and
lost somewhat of their meekness. To this Father O'Leary will readily attest.
Without seeming to boast, we of IX- 1 are a pretty fine crowd of lads. If you don't
believe me ask Father Diemer, our Home-Room teacher. Before you ask him, I
make this one request: Please ask him when he is in good humor.
For us high school was new. That we have survived the warming up exercises
bids fair to successful years in the future. We come from various parishes, but
thanks to Father Riley, we were welded together into an homogeneous whole. IX-1
is our class and we are behind it to a man. We are not narrow nor clannish.
There are activities that bring us in contact with the whole school and these serve
to broaden our views, making us realize that we are just a cog in that great wheel
which is St. Michael's College School. Humbly do we confess, however, that we
are a very important cog.
Oh yes! it was to have our thirst for knowledge slaked that brought us here.
Indeed, many there are in our midst who have drunk deep of the crystal waters.
Robert Macdonald seems to have a firm grip on the top rung of the ladder. He
needs must be wary, for Bernard Wilson is crowding him closely. Neither one
better loosen his grip for Frank Haller, Ted Manning, William O'Grady and Pat
Reynolds may yet unhorse them. Mr. Timmons says they are all comers.
What! are there no athletes among the crowd? Sit tight and get a load of this.
Mai Fryer, Gerard Hector, Jack EUard, Harry Tryhorn, Billie Rogers and Jack
MacKenzie were members of the famous Argos. In hockey we have material that
Conny Smythe can well afford to take a gander at — Joe Lehman, Jack Lingeman,
Pat Powers, Frank O'Grady and Doug McGillivray are bulwarks on defence. Tom
McConvey "rests" in class so that he can have lots of energy on the ice. The
referees have him spotted as the "bad man" of hockey. Among the smaller boys
who are hockey stars, there are Ray Nealon, Frank Downs, Joe Kelly, John Shelton,
Clare Sullivan and that superb net-minder, John Morrison. They tell me that
Tom Tuck, our class president, is a great baseball player. Others, whom we
expect to star on the sandlots are John Robinson, Paul Breen, Bob Williams, and
Philip White. Phil should be a second "Gabby" Hartnett.
IX-1 has its Al Smith, but he doesn't wear a brown derby. Tom Purvis will,
if the war lasts long enough, add his constructive genius to the R.C.A.F. Already
he knows all about airplanes. John Clune, our only red haired youth, adds color
to the class in more ways than one. We all want to know why Jack Gibson has so
many books to carry home. I wonder if they are all his? Frank Johnson can ride
a horse and, as well, is gradually mastering the art of self defence. Batavia, N.Y. has
given Mr. Doris his star pupil, Howard Sweet. They say he intends being a stage
producer. Already he has signed Daniel McCarthy as his leading man.
Macdonald is our quota in the band. The Mission Society has our
representatives John Ryan is the fee collector and John Robson can track down
stamps or Catholic literature like a G-man. Alvin Hutchinson, our Peterborough
import, is Mr. Crowley's best exponent of oratorical skill when he makes mission
appeals to the class.
We have no dull moments due to our infinite variety. Many more things
could be said that would be of interest. Forgive me for not having done justice to
so noble a class. We carry on with the hopes that next year we shall all return as
members of second year.
I as proof-reader, add this note about the author, Ted McLean: he is an all-
round boy, a good student and a fine athlete, determined to carry on the traditions
of his brothers before him. EDWARD MICHAEL McLEAN.
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"The days which make us happy, make us wise". If this is not evident to you
from our picture, knock gently at lX-2 some day and see for yourself; our form-
teacher, Mr. Purcell, will give you a welcome reception. To supplement the work
of the camera, we will give you a pen-picture of our cast.
Shortly after the beginning of the year an unanimous vote elected Gerald Dewan
as our class-president and Maurice MacKintosh, vice-president.
Nine-two boasts of having the tallest and the smallest boys in ninth grade,
namely Robert Wilson and Roy Drimmie.
Our five cornet players, William Gilkinson, Roy Drimmie, Joseph McNeil,
William Dimma, Richard Queneville, and our lone trombonist John Duffy are,
according to Mr. Borre, accomplishing excellent results in St. Michael's Band.
While in the musical vein we must mention James Scrimes, our lone tenor, John
Clancy, our harmonica player, William O'Reilly, our guitarist, John Sullivan and
Peter Beck, our famous pianists.
We have a great many stars, shining more or less brightly on the campus.
Our hockey players, Michael Brown, Edward Glynn, Murry Gibbs, William
Gilkinson, Maurice MacKintosh, Bruce Gallagher, Patrick Ledger and our ever
reliant defenseman Fred Levick are the most prominent. Our summer sport,
baseball, is one of the most fascinating games enjoyed and played by Martin O'Leary,
Allan Pollock, Edward Willows, John Sullivan, William Dimma, Joseph McNeil
and Peter Beck. William O'Reilly and Blain Covert are our two skiers and also
lovers of ice and snow.
The Boy Scouts were organized by our able patrol leader Howard Cash with
John Frezell second in patrol; both are hard-working and independent boys.
Michael Ritchie, Roy Mitchell, Richard Queneville and Sam O'Hara are just a
few of the world's Boy Scouts. These boys are taught to be helpful and kind in
many ways which this world needs.
Hobbies, which are so numerous that 1 can mention only a fe^v, are among
our most interesting pastimes. Aeroplane building is one of our most popular
hobbies. Some of the boys who construct them are Robert Burns, Bernard
Blagdon and Roy Morris. These boys have built many aeroplanes in their idle
moments. Seager, a quiet fellow, has his most fascinating hobby of fretwork. Last
of all, coin-collecting, done by intelligent Gordon Stinson, is a hobby requiring
much research.
This is only a short history of our class; now it must end.
PETER M. BECK.
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On September 6, 1939, Father Sheridan received us into IX-3, our appointed
class room. Here for several terms we have been sipping from the cup of know-
ledge, a cup carefully kept full by Father Sheridan, Father Riley, Mr. Timmins, Mr.
Purcell, and several others. As we had anticipated, the first days of school were
new and strange; but when we looked around and discovered each other, many
new friends were found. Realizing the importance of discipline and devotion,
we adopted as our class motto, "Work well, pray well, and play well." We have
followed this rather successfully, even though at times we mix it up, and play well
when we should be working. The result is a little noise.
We lost no time in electing our class officers. For president we chose tall,
smiling Ted McLaughlin; for vice-president, Gerald Murphy; and for councillors,
Joseph Voyde, Thomas Newberry and John Sauve. September 20 was a day long to
be remembered — we were received into the Junior Sodality of the Blessed Virgin,
and into the Knights of the Blessed Sacrament. The fall also brought IX-3 to the
gridiron. Tom Newberry, Pete D'Agostino, Paul Kane, Ted McLaughlin and the
whole team played fine football. We are just as well represented in hockey and
other sports.
A word about a few class members would be in order. To the admiration of
all, Polish Stan Zeglen led the class in the First Quarter exams with an average of
92. Stan, as well as being one of the smallest and smartest among us, is well liked
by all his classmates. Others also are gifted intellectually: such boys are Frank
Aprile, a star in R.K.; quiet, unassuming Joseph Voyde from Newfoundland; John
Cartright from St. Francis' Parish in Toronto; and many others. Paul Kane, from
St. Anthony's Parish is an industrious boy at home and abroad, a fine fellow and a
fine hockey player. Louie Bardwell is a humourist in class and a "swinette" player
in the High School Band. He has a friend in little Michael George. It's a point
of doubt whether Mikey can beat up Louie or not. A pal of them both is John
Hartt. Reginald Power is a tall, pleasant fellow from North Toronto.
We have many others, but their qualities are too many to write down. It is our
sincere hope that we shall all be together at St. Michael's in years to come, and that
we shall not forget each other, even after school days.
JOHN DOMET.
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The Commercial class of St. Michael's is not a large class. It is, in fact very
small, the smallest in the school. But the lack of numbers is more than com-
pensated by the abundance of variety presented by its members. It is not sufficient
to say that no two of them are alike. It is nearer to the truth to say that no one of
them is the same at any two points of time. In Commercial, the individual is
really that.
And now would you like to meet the members? Fine! We will take them
alphabetically and the first man we meet is Bourke. His aspirations in baseball are
proving no incentive for commercial work. He probably intends to hire a business
manager. Edick, the tall boy with the pleasant smile, is next. One day of school
goes a long way with him. Flanagan, five-foot five of sunshine and wise-cracks;
just a breath of the "ould sod, begorra"; Gagnon, far from his native Montreal, com-
bines the pugnacity of the heavyweight with the bulk of the flyweight. Hitting the
wrong key is the only thing that can stir the composure of Gibson. Lachance on
the other hand, is seldom if ever composed. All movable parts are generally
moving. McLean is the one man in the world who can rival Thurston's disappear-
ing act. "Here today, so why come tomorrow" is his theme song.
A tall stranger with wavy hair, McDonald had no trouble in becoming one
of the bunch. He saw an open door, walked in and belonged. Myrand, blonde
and French, has all the love of his countrymen, song, and especially the dance.
Dempster who attended E.Y.C.I. until last January has the reputation of a "skipper";
that's what they say. Peters, silent and inscrutable, remains sphinx-like even
when beset by questions. And with Egli the vanguard has arrived. Debonair,
imaginative, always a gentleman, none more capable than this roving soul to con-
clude this illustrious company.
There are a lot of things to learn in Commercial and all necessary to the fellow
who hopes to make his living in the business world. The wail of high school
student: "What good is this subject to me?" has no place here. Bookkeeping, short-
hand, typing, arithmetic, law, are all necessary and all will be used. No time is
wasted on theory, hard practical facts are the issue at all times.
Nor do the studies take up all the time in Commercial. No class has given
more members to the teams battling for St. Michael's on ice or turf. Look them over
and you will find a large percentage of the doughtiest warriors have claimed
Commercial as their home room.
And now to conclude. To those with whom we have shared much of our
waking time during the past year we extend sincere hopes for a good and prosperous
future. To those who will follow us into Commercial, an exhortation to get all they
can out of the course during their stay there. It will require an effort, but everything
worth while does.
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LAURENT MYRAND.
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Roy D'Agostine.
William Breen.
William Doyle.
Adrian Egan.
Edward Hannan.
Thomas Jacob.
Anthony Kelly.
William O'Brien.
Allan O'Gorman.
Russell Pendergast.
Edward Shuba.
John Sullivan.
Vincent Brady.
Patrick Cahill.
Paul Coughlin.
Paul Duffy.
Robert Gravelle.
Gordon Handrahan.
James Hawkins.
Emil Horvath.
David Miller.
John Moloney.
Michael O'Brien.
Anthony Balaban.
John Balfour.
Philip Cryer.
Thomas Cullen.
Francis Cunerty.
George Dodd.
Charles Doherty.
Paul Duggan.
Walter Gilmartin.
Gerald Gregoire.
Thomas Grignon.
Francis Hickey.
Joseph Lachapelle.
Lawrence Lamantia.
Harold Levick.
Norman Lingeman.
Bernard Lobraico.
James Mclsaac.
Paul McLean.
Patrick McNamara.
Paul McRae.
William Metcalfe.
Joseph Meyers.
John Midghall.
Thomas O'Neill.
David Roche.
John Ross.
Walter Ross.
Paul Runnels.
Arthur St. Laurent.
Burke Seitz.
Norman Vetere.
Joseph Ward.
Joseph Agius.
Richard Anderson.
James Bennett.
James Bowie.
Dermott Cullen.
Defindy DeGrandis.
Eddie Doran.
Norbert Downing.
Richard Ellis.
James Enright.
Donald Goudy.
Basil Gregoire.
Norman Hannivan.
John Harper.
Robert Hawkins.
Joseph Marzalik.
Stanley Matus.
Patrick Monahan.
Denis McBride.
James McCool.
Francis McLaughlin.
Joseph Nail.
Patrick Nichols.
William O'Brien.
John O'Connor.
Maurice Sadler.
John Smith.
Joseph Solarski.
Frank Vaclavek.
Joseph Walker.
James Wightman.
Bernard Blagdon.
Frank Bodogh.
Michael Brown.
Peter D'Agostino.
John Frezell.
John Gibson.
William Gilkinson.
Francis Johnson.
Jack Lingeman.
Rowan MacDonald.
John MacNeill.
Daniel McCarthy.
Charles McGillivray.
Edward McLaughlin.
Roy Mitchell.
Jack Morrison.
Gerald Murphy.
Raymond Nealon.
Thomas Newberry.
William O'Reilly.
Norbert Powers.
Michael Ritchie.
William Rogers.
John Ryan.
Joseph Sadler.
Albert Smith.
John Sullivan.
Howard Sweet.
Philip White.
Robert Wilson.
Louis Peters.
Sixty-Five
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Sixty-Six
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V. Keating (Secretary), E. Sliuha (Prefect). Rev. J. Warren (Director), K. Bennett (Councillor).
The Senior Sodality of The Blessed Virgin Mary
In the soft lambent glow of fluctuating candles, the ranks of the Knights of
Mary were amplified by the reception of gallant young men, pledging the spiritual
loyalty and chivalry of their forefathers, undertaking to cherish and guard the
emblem entrusted to them, and to wear forever the colours of Our Lady across their
splendent armour; over their unbeguiled, untarnished souls.
The sermon that was preached by Father V. I. Mclntyre disclosed the society's
origin; namely, at Rome. Permission was granted to Saint Michael's College to
accredit new members, both from the Arts and High School branches. It has long
since been traditional, in that evidence had been displayed by past graduates who
had nurtured a tender filial devotion to the Virgin Mary.
The trend of the Sodality is to aspire to a higher atmosphere of spiritual guidance
and to enshrine a reverent veneration for Our Blessed Lady by submitting to be
her servants, her supplicants, her children. The postulant's allegiance is, in the
words of Saint Francis de Sales, begging the Mother of God to receive them into
the voluminous folds of her intercession, beseeching her succour, and promising
never to offend her Divine Son by malicious thought, word or deed.
With such inborn characteristics on their shields and breast-plates, these
youths will face the world with all its havoc, disillusions and false principles. May
they remember to say: 'Think of mie My Dearest Mother and desert me not at the
hour of my death." E. SHUBA.
Sixty-Eight
F. Milligan (Sacristan), W. O'Grady (Vicp-presidont). Rev. R. Dii-mcT (Director).
H. Piatt (Sccrptary). G. Clancy (Prefect).
The Junior Sodality of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Be there one institution in St. Michael's College School that is revered above
all others, it is the Sodality of The Blessed Virgin. While all other confraternities
have as their chief end a single pious devotion or exercise, a single work of love of
God or of one's neighbour, the peculiar aim of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin
Mary is, by means of the true veneration of the Blessed Virgin, to build up and renew
the whole inner man in order to render him capable of and zealous for all works of
spiritual love and charity. The entire tendency of this society serves to make the
members noble, moral human beings, who, with the aid of the Blessed Virgin, lead
others to Christ.
Holy Mother Church expects us, as members of the Sodality, to be exemplary
Catholics, by cultivating in us that fervour of the interior life that will overflow
of its own vigour and zeal in exterior good works. In our weekly instructions we
are taught to overcome the inertia and apathy which are only too common in
regard to the supernatural, and to think much of others and little of our own selfish
interests; in a word, to conquer the most stubborn obstacles that withstand the
influence of Christian love and the Catholic spirit. GREGORY CLANCY.
Sixty-Nine
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FATHER WATLEY
THE ANNUAL RETREAT
Shortly after school began, we had our annual Retreat, terminating on the
Feast of Saint Michael. Our Retreat Master this year was the Rev. M. J. Watley
of Syracuse, New York. Father Watley is a very well known speaker throughout
New York due to his weekly radio sermons on the Syracuse Catholic Hour. He
has also directed radio plays, the most successful one being last year's perform-
ance of the Passion Play. Father Watley's activities extend over a rather wide
field, since he is also Director of the Propagation of the Faith for the Syracuse
Diocese as well as head of the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade.
From the very beginning of our Retreat, we were struck by Father Watley's
forceful sincerity. From then on, he had our complete attention. We can almost
hear his very words: "A Retreat is not something cowardly. Rather, it takes
courage to retreat from sin and temptations to sin." In his conferences, he
stressed, by means of interesting examples, the manliness of receiving the
sacraments, praying for guidance in the all-important matter of choosing our
vocation in life, the avoidance of occasions to sin, and especially the cultivation
of the virtue of holy purity by having an ever increasing devotion to our
Blessed Lady.
Father Watley did his work well; for he has left us with a lasting determination
to do our work well too. His influence among us will be felt for a long time to
come — the influence of a holy priest of God. We thank him most sincerely. May
God bless him!
Seventy
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Seventy-Ot»
UAt:iC ROW— S. H.ijdasz. W. Miller, A. Bozzato. B. Lobraico. P. McGovern, W. Kenn, E. Longarini, R. Shanahan. K. Wcis.
MIDDLE ROW -VV. Brecn, D. Forster. L. McGradv. Rev. J. Warren, F. Bennett, E. Shuba, R. Mclsaac.
FRONT ROW— M, O'Brien, A. Stack. W. Piatt, A. kellv, J. Lachance.
The Mission Society
The Mission Society is an important part of the SodaHty of the Blessed Virgin.
The purpose of the Society is to interest the students in the missions and their needs.
If we are mission-minded today, we shall be mission-minded tomorrow, ever-
ready to answer the pleas of the missionaries.
The most important duty of the Society is to foster prayer for the missions. To
this end is devoted the daily Holy Hour. The Society also helps the missions
materially. Each class devises methods of getting money, Catholic magazines and
religious articles. These things go for the most part to the Western and Texas
missions.
In the Canadian West many have lost the Faith because of the lack of churches
and the privations of poverty. These people have drifted into indifference and
into the prosperity-promising "isms". The missionaries need help to bring the
faith to these unfortunates. In Southern Texas the Basilian fathers labour among
the Mexican refugees who have been driven from their homes by religious perse-
cution. These people who have been without priests and churches for many years
are at last receiving the sacraments. We hope to help them with prayers and alms,
not only because of their great need, but also because they are so little known and
receive so little help.
LEO V. McGRADY.
Seventy-Two
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Seventy- Four
STANDING— \'. Mulhall. J. Attard, P. \:cKac, \V. Grcll. T. McCormick. D. Hi-nr.i-lt. E. Flatt, J. Panrfy. D. Korster, J. Johnson.
SITTINC—L. McGrady (Prcsidnit). VV. Hrrin. Rev. I.. J. Dolan (Direclor), C. Zambri (Seen tary ). T. Jacobs (V'ice-prcsidenl).
The Public Speaking Club
In the usual speech situations, at home, at school and among friends, boys gen-
erally say clearly, and emphatically, if not correctly, what they wish to say; nor
do they experience noticeable embarrassment in the process. However, when they
are faced with the formality of "making a speech" in public, they find themselves
in a strange new world. A fish-out-of-water feeling takes possession of them, and
words that commonly flow trippingly come stammeringly. What is to be done
about this new world? Stay in it. We learn to speak in public by speaking in public.
Hence the reason for a public speaking club.
Ease in speech is helpful both in school and in life. The captain of the hockey
team will make use of his knowledge when he is talking at the pep rally before the
big game. The president of the mission society will find new confidence and
poise in making his announcements. The average boy will astonish the admiring
members of his family at the dinner table by a more correct, more vivid, and more
interesting account of his daily experiences. In our neighbourhood how often
have we noted the citizen who could stand before us and talk coherently! Indeed
the ability to speak well is an asset.
Surely a man who has spent years in a Catholic High School ought to have
something to say. If his powers of speech bring people to listen when he talks
of God and His interests, then his public speaking activities will be well worth-
while. "Faith comes by hearing."
Seventy-Five
STANDING— W. MacDonald. M. O'Hrien. K. Miller. E. Mulhall, T. Hayes. N. LinKeman.
SITTING— C. Cira, Rev. R. Diemcr. J. Hawkins.
The Camera Club
Many, casually ambling along the main corridor, wondered if St. Michael's
was having air raid precaution drills. It certainly looked like a blackout. Upon
further investigation it was learned that it was only the Camera Club in session.
At its inception last Fall, some twenty members turned up, but due to academic
pressure and other reasons, the number has somewhat dwindled. Still, we have a
very exclusive group of candid camera fans. You never know when you are safe,
for these picture fiends have snaps of St. Michael's smartest set.
They say that it is a good thing for a man to have a hobby. That is why we
assemble every week to exchange ideas and try to improve ourselves in the art of
photography. We haven't much visible evidence of our work, but many a flower
is born to blush unseen and waste its fragrance on the desert air. This club is still
in swaddling clothes; our earnest hope is that it will grow strong.
Father Diemer, our faculty moderator, generously consented to lend a guiding
hand to our endeavor. Probably the most versatile of our number, is our president,
Nick Kelemen. He does great things with a camera, a shoe box and a couple
of lenses. Mike O'Brien, our vice-president, gets good pictures, despite the fact
that Bill MacDonald claims him to be very unorthodox in his methods. Our secre-
tary, Charles Cira, is a specialist on getting shots of very elusive wild life.
WILLIAM MacDONALD.
Seventy-Six
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Seventy-Ei^ht
BACK ROW — A. Bozzato. B. McDonougli, P. Greenhiil. J. Sullivan. R. Pcndcrgast. F. Quinn. L. Casciato, J. Petrinec.
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FRONT ROW — D. Roche, H. Higgins, D. Finlev, G. Meyers, F. Black, Rev. N. Ruth (Director). .\. OGorman,
E. Shuba. T. Cullen. P. Duffy.
The Science Club
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Last October, when word went out that a Science Club was being organized,
under the direction of Father Ruth, the response was enthusiastic. If the member-
ship in the club were not of necessity limited, the number of budding scientists
pictured above would have been raised to the nth power.
The purpose of the Club is to provide an opportunity for discussion and ex-
periments on any scientific topic within or beyond the High School course. "The
nature of polarised light and practical applications of 'PoUaroids' ", by Allan
O'Gorman; "A practical demonstration of electroplating", by Leonard Casciato;
"The physics of photography", by Frederick Black; "The chemistry of photo-
graphy", by Frank Cullen; "Television", by Pat McDonough; "The manufacture
of glass", by Frank Quinn; "Cool Fire", by Hubert Higgins; "Coal tar products",
by Attilio Bozzato, were some of the topics dealt with during the year.
We wish to thank our director, Father Ruth, for his patient assistance on every
occasion; our secretary, Frederick Black of XII-1, for his energetic cooperation; the
club librarian, Donald Finley of XI- 1, for his work in beginning the Science Club
library; and all the members for their active support and eager participation in all
that concerned the Club. It is our earnest hope that from this humble beginning
the Science Club of St. Michael's College School may grow and flourish in the years
to come.
ALLAN O'GORMAN, XIIM, President, 1939-40.
Seventy-Nine
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Eighty
IJACt: R(AV~-R. White. V. McNamara, P. McLean, B. Bell. D. Ingram, G. Dodd. W. .\rmstronB. W. linli-v.
FRONT ROVV~VV. Jeans. A. Durand. K. Cunerty, Rev. A. O'l.eary. G. Anderson. E. Horvatli. A. Kelly.
The Athletic Directorate
During the Fall Term an Athletic Directorate was formed with the purpose of
carrying out the many tasks that are necessarily associated with High School
athletics. The most difRcult task which the directorate places on the shoulders of
a student is that of manager of the Junior O.H.A. Team. Charlie Downs was ap-
pointed this year and we are all ready to say that he carried out a difficult job both
successfully and efficiently. Managing the T.H.L. Teams is an assignment which
requires tact and leadership. Basil Bell looked after the Midgets; Gerald Orsini
supervised the Minor-Midgets, and Anthony Kelly travelled with the Bantams.
The cheer leaders, who were so much in evidence during the hectic playoff
games with U.C.C., were Bill MacDonald and Mel FuUerton. With eighty per
cent of the student body in front of them, they performed nobly until the rafters
shook with that old Double Blue war cry. Yes, eighty per cent of the student body
was present for that game because the Athletic Directorate had invited the best
"pepper-upper" in the school to conduct the Pep Meetings. When Fr. Whelan was
finished he had the whole school on edge waiting for the game.
Next year our club will be two years old and with the experience gained this
year we hope to carry on in an even more successful manner.
Eighty-One
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Eighty-Two
STANDING— p. Lawlor, A. Egan. W. Miller, E. Lamer. F. Bennett, J. DeVanev, B. Cook, P. Leah.
SITTING — V. Keating (President), Rev. L. PurccU (Director), R. D'.\gostine (Secretary).
The Journalism Club
With Vincent Keating propped in the Presidential chair and Roy D'Agostine
in the secretariat, our facuhy adviser, Mr. Purcell cautiously pilots us over the
stormy seas of journalism.
Who? What? When? Where? Why? — In his keen observation of history in
the making, the newspaper reporter learns as no one else can, what it is all about.
If you have not seen any of our masterpieces in print as yet, it is merely because
we have not finished our apprenticeship. However we have a few entries in this
book which you will read with both intellectual and spiritual profit.
"Printer's-ink" might appear to you as a ridiculous matter for any school club
to discuss, but since it plays such a prominent part in the building up of our civil-
ization, we as Catholic men, are bound to do our part "to restore all things in
Christ" by upholding Christian ideals in the realm of journalism. If we are going
to eradicate indecent literature we must supply what will take its place; that is, we
must so write that the journalism of today will be coloured by the teaching of
Jesus Christ.
Eighty-Three
STANDING— D. Finlev. R. White, N. Lingeman, J. Pluienix. L. Casciato. C. Flood. W. Piatt.
SEATED— Rev. U. Girard, S. Hajdasz, W. Ycwisli. D. Fitzgerald.
The Basic French Club
A year ago last September, in a little group of St. Michael's students, was born
the first club of the school. During 1939, the first and most difficult year of its exis-
tence, Jacques Lachapelle kept the Basic French Club upon its course. Under his
able guidance a monthly paper was established, a talking-picture machine purchased,
and a contract for ten full-length features signed. Thus it was that the club navigated
the shallows and rapids, and sailed calmily into the placid waters of 1940.
It became the lot of Desmond Fitzgerald to build upon the foundations laid by
Lachapelle. The new president carried out the payments on the movie-machine
under a new system. In the hands of Leonard Casciato, the president placed the
control of the talkies; and the entertainments in the auditorium have reached a per-
fection equalling the efficiency and regularity of a modern theatre.
The aim of this club has been the promotion of anything of a French nature:
as French magazines, periodicals, movies, plays, and many other entertaining and
educational activites. As yet, it must be admitted, this has not been accomplished;
but the leaders of the club still have high hopes for the future.
The club wishes to extend the heartiest thanks to Fr. McCorkell for his liberal
donations, to Fr. Mclntyre for his kind assistance, and to Fr. Girard for his guidance
throughout the infant years of the club.
DONALD FINLEY.
Eighty-Four
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Eighty-Vive
The Dramatic Club
BACK ROW— S. Hajdasz. S. Hughes, H. Coughlin, R. Hurley. J. OHara, J. McCormick. K. Sullivan, S. Wilkins.
MIDDLE ROW — A. Plant. S. Hajdasz. W. Sweet. Rev. J. Hanrahan. E. Hannan. J. Timmons. D. Fitzgerald.
FRONT ROW— W. Metcalfe. J. Phoenix. W. OBrien, R. Lalor, W. Piatt. D. McCarthy.
A large number of boys turned out for dramatics in November, intending to
serve in the capacities of actors, stage-crew and publicity men. The play chosen
for production was "Room Service", a Broadway hit of a few seasons back. Given
only three weeks to prepare, the cast worked furiously for opening night in
December. The technical staff. Ken Sullivan, Howard Sweet and Clare Downing,
spent their spare time in building and painting a beautiful set.
When opening night arrived, the play was ready. It played to packed houses
three nights running; and was considered by all to be an artistic success. Com-
menting on the cast we may accord special honors to James Timmons in the lead-
ing role of the suave and debonair shoe-string producer, to Edward Hannan for
his expert portrayal of a poker-faced director whose actions rocked the rafters, and
to Stanley Hajdasz, as the leather-lunged, hard-boiled hotel auditor.
Joe Mogavero was a fine 'Faker' Englund, ready and able handy man. William
Sweet played the nervous hotel manager continually torn between the hotel inves-
tigator and a sponging brother-in-law. Hubert Coughlin was the green author from
Oswego, at the mercy of Miller and Binion.
Eighty-Six
Rev. J. h. O'Donnell, C.S.B.
Director of T)ramatics
Wallace Piatt and Dan McCarthy gave
splendid performances in the difficult feminine
roles. John O'Hara and Simon Hughes almost
stole the show in their respective roles of
nervous business man and sleepy collector.
Stephen Hajdasz was a very good Russian
waiter, and Anthony Amodeo as the Senator,
fairly oozed Southern accent and geniality.
Robert Lalor played the role of the dignified
Doctor Glass, in a very efficient manner.
Edward Shuba and Thomas Lawlor were
very tough house-detectives.
The lighting was capably handled by
Howard Sweet, and the general stage prepa-
ration by Kenneth Sullivan. Richard Hurley's
prompting was clear and effectively timed.
William Callahan's publicity staff superintend-
ed the ticket sale. Nick Cowan, Michael
O'Brien and Bruce MacDougall helped make
the school conscious of the play
by their skilful pens and brushes.
At present the club is con-
tinuing its interest. Wallace Piatt
will play the role of Ophelia in
the forthcoming college presenta
tion of "Hamlet". Dan Mac-
Carthy has the leading role in
Henri Gheon's "Marriage of St.
Francis" now being rehearsed.
Ed. Hannon and John O'Hara are
working on a scene from Julius
Caesar to be done in modern
dress. The rest of the club have
parts in the Gheon play, and in
a one-act drama to be produced
in March.
WILLIAM O'BRIEN.
Wallace Piatt Jim Timmons Dan McCarthy
(Christine) (Gordon Miller) (Phyllis)
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Christus Regnat
Many a gift has Jesus lavished on His Church, hut never a gift that can compare
with the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Other gifts were rich with grace, here
is grace itself; other gifts bore in them the touch of God's own loving hand, here
that hand is stretched out in perpetual benediction over the faithful children of the
Holy Catholic Church. Other sacratnents prepare us for heaven, but here, where
Jesus sits shrouded in the mystery of His sacramental presence, here heaven seems
to have come before its time.
Is it little wonder, then, that from time immemorial Christians of all ages
have payed homage in various ways to the God of heaven and earth for the Gift of
gifts, the Sacrament of His love?
In 1834 there was born in Tours a pious Frenchwoman, Mademoiselle Marie-
Marthe Tamisier. When three attempts to establish herself in the religious and
contemplative life had failed, she found that her vocation was to become "the
Beggar-Woman of the Blessed Sacrament." With neither wealth nor good health
nor worldly influence, without recognition during her lifetime for the great work
she was doing, she became the humble and successful apostle of the Eucharistic
Congress. In less than half a century she had planted the ideas which were to en-
circle the globe with abundant fruits of renewed devotion and homage to Christ
our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.
Thus were the seeds sown, and in June, 1881, the first Eucharistic Congress
convened in Lille, France. Since that first and comparatively modest assembly,
Eucharistic Congresses, each with its own distinctive setting, have been convoked in
various cities of the world in order to do public and universal homage to our Lord
in the Sacrament of His love.
In 1938 it was my happy privilege to assist at the Eucharistic Congress held in
Quebec City. In such a service it would be impossible to rank the proceedings, to
say that one event was first and another second, but, nevertheless, just as a poet's
thought climaxes in one verse, so the Congress had one devotion the most thrilling
moment for me. On the Plains of Abraham, under the starry canopy of midnight,
a soul stirring drama was enacted. It consisted of three parts: Benediction of the
Most Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and a renewal of baptismal
vo^vs.
The Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is one of the simplest rites of the
Church, yet in its simplicity it is one of the most beautiful, natural, and soothing
actions of the Church. It is our Lord's solemn benediction to His people — a fact
forcibly brought home to me that night as I and countless others knelt in adoration
on Battlefield's Park.
That same night on the Plains of Abraham where Wolfe and Montcalm made
history in their great battle, so too another event was written in the Catholic annals
of Canadian history. The holy sacrifice of the Mass was offered on those historic
Plains. The Mass is not a mere form of words — it is a great action, the greatest
action that can be on earth. It is the centre of our holy religion, for without a
sacrifice there can be no religion. Here lies the great proof of the one true church
— in the renewal of the sacrifice of Christ on Calvary's heights in the sacrifice of the
Mass. When that awful event arrived, that instant which is the purpose and inter-
pretation of every part of the solemnity, every one, each with his own feelings, his
own thoughts, his own desires, thanked Almighty God for permitting him to witness
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MIDDLE ROW— L. Bardwell. C. Flood. F. Milligan. Rev. R. Dicmer. H. Morin. J. Sauvt. W. O'Grady.
FRONT ROW— M. Brown. .S. OHara, H. Piatt. T. Newberry. J. Ryan. G. Clancy.
this awe-inspiring ceremony. And as the moment for the reception of Christ
the King approached, the whole congregation, impelled by man's strongest motive,
love of God, received their Eucharistic Lord from the hands of one of the one
hundred and fifty priests distributing Holy Communion.
Then came the renewal of the baptismal vows to crown the issue with a last
reward. The men, with lighted candles held aloft, flung defiance in Satan's face
with those very words which give us life: "1 promise to renounce Satan"; and the
Plains of Abraham, massively dotted with fire, witnessed a most powerful act of
faith offered to God in humble adoration.
Each one present that night became imbibed with the true spirit of the Con-
gress. Those who had been thrilled by the Congress' devotion, those who had
experienced the feeling of deep joy spread by the Congress' piety — all those, with
Christ reigning in their hearts, determined to spread the holy and sacred spirit of
the Congress, "Christus Regnat."
PHILIP LEAH.
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The Big Four
Eddie Shuha
Eddie "Smell de cocoa" Shuba was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and after
an elementary education there came to St. Michael's to continue his
studies. During his sojourn on "Clover Hill", Eddie has won many
friends. An active member of the Science Club, an important execu-
tive of the Sodality and Prefect of the Mission Society, he has found
time to scintilate on the gridiron. As a linesman, this chunky bit of
animated dynamite was a bulwark on defence, and his offensive thrusts
were spectacular. Last year he was converted into a running half,
and this year, as Captain of the squad, played the best games of his
career.
The McNamara Brothers,
George and Paul, have been
making break-aways for St.
Michael's since their Prep-
School days. After playing
with the Bantams and the
"Buziers", they stepped up to
the Majors and played with
them until last year. Now
they are playing with Marlboros, one of the teams
representing Toronto in the Junior "A", O.H.A. series.
On the ice George is fast and rugged, and offensively or
defensively he ranks with any defenceman in Junior
hockey. He is a source of inspiration to his mates for he
has the old "fight-em" and will to win.
Ci. Mc!^umura
Paul, a fast skater, tricky and elusive, is a problem
for the opposition every time he takes the ice.
A smooth skater, a fast-breaking forward with a
good shot, Paul has ever been an offensive threat.
Just as it is difficult to think of George without
Paul and vice versa, so too, is it difficult to think
of St. Michael's without the McNamara Brothers.
Wherever the paths of life may lead them, they
carry with them the best wishes of their school.
No higher tribute can be paid them than to say
that they were loved and admired by students
and faculty alike.
Paul McNamara
Competition for the position of "goalie" on the
"Buzzers" this year was keen. The coveted honour
was finally won by Joe Cleary. He showed real
fight, coolness and aggressiveness from his position
which, no doubt, influenced his team mates when
they chose him as their captain. Joe played bril-
liantly in the nets and it was his ability to keep
them out that saved the day many times for the
Irish. Joe will be back with us next year and we
hope that, with him in goal to lead the club with his
great team spirit, we will see once again the Prep
School Trophy on display at St. Michael's.
Joe Cleary
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High School Football
Father O'Leary opened the door to bring in the 1939 football cream, only to
find that the cat had skimmed the surface and skimmed deeply.
Graduation had taken Hardy, Regan and Neil Morrison out of the backfield;
the wing line had lost Roach, Langelle, Laing and Claude Morrison and the pros-
pects were further weakened when academiic conditions called Fr. Mclntyre from
coaching duties. Forced again with the prospect of building a football outfit from
scratch, Fr. O'Leary and Fr. Whelan hit the campus with a turnout of about
thirty-five. From this material they fashioned a squad of fast husky boys to carry
the double blue banner into Hamilton against Cathedral High.
Facing a team of heavier boys and spotting them the jump in condition, St.
Michael's came from behind in the last five minutes to earn a tie in the Tiger Lair.
A third down touchdown pass from Shuba to Mclsaac changed what looked like a
6 — 1 defeat into a tie. Shuba showed to advantage in the first start of the year,
giving a three star performance in backing up the line, carrying the ball, and steady-
ing the new members in their first big game.
A few days later, in a cold Octolser drizzle, the team journeyed to the back
Campus to tackle the Varsity Intermediate team. Our line played well against
the much heavier Varsity line, but the ends found tackling a difficult task in the
mud and ooze and Varsity ambled to an 11 — victory.
Undaunted by this set-back and fired with an ambition to prove to their more
enthusiastic critics that we had a team worth cheering for, the squad charged into
our own Freshmen and when the dust settled, had chalked up a 19 — victory.
The biggest game of the year was now on hand — a night game at Ulster
Stadium against Runnymede Collegiate, defending Ontario champions. The Irish
sprinted to an early lead when Desilets picked up a loose oval at mid-field and ran
it to the five to give Shuba a running start as he went over for five points. The
Red men came back quickly in the third quarter and ran in nine points on the
battling collegians. This lead was sufficient to offset a last minute drive by the
double blue and we had to be satisfied with a 9 — 6 defeat.
The next game was scheduled with Pickering College and the following
Saturday saw the team rolling into Newmarket intent on bringing home a victory.
But things happened fast and furiously in this game. Pickering produced a kicker
that hoofed the oval far into our end of the field. A big Pickering line wrecked
havoc with our plays around the end and through the centre. At half time we
were on the short end of a 6 — 1 score. Pickering continued to dominate the play
after half, and another defeat seemed to face our team as we battled on our own
15 yard line with five minutes to go. Then it happened. Buck McLean was
moved over to the end of the line — we moved down field to Pickering's 35 and
with seconds left, Shuba tossed an end zone pass which McLean snared for the
equalizer. Shuba's attempted convert hit the goal post and we returned home with
another tie.
A rejuvenated team now moved into the fray against Humberside, and with
Pat McDonough booting a great game, we downed Humberside 11 — 0. Our win-
ning ways were continued against Lawrence Park Grads whom we defeated 28 — 0.
Jacob came into his own in this encounter and crossed the line for three touch-
downs.
Dunham, taking a post graduate course, played a heady game at centre. The
first string line consisted of Klersey, Poupore, Desilets, McGovern, Yewish, Hughes
and Forester. The outside positions were well watched by Buck McLean, Terry
McDonough, Joe Cleary and Basil Bell. Emil Horvath and Vinee McNamara
did the tackling at flying wing. Jim Pandy directed play from the quarterback
position where he was aided by a backfield composed of Ed Shuba, Tom Jacob,
Pat McDonough, and George Dodd. The younger members of the team who
relieved the regulars and who will be heard from next year were: Paul McLean,
Johnnie Walsh, Doug Ingram, Jack McTague, Joe Mogavero and Roland Mclsaac.
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Junior High School Football
It was \vell into October when a call was issued for Junior High School football
material. It was not too late, however, for some 30 odd enthusiasts to answer.
Conditioning began and continued at a gruelling pace. Messrs. CuUen and
Record led their charges each evening from 3:30 to 5:00, indifferent to the panting
and groaning as they lapped the field, stretched and wielded summer excess into
muscle.
Then for the actual play. Mr. Record handled the line. Alex "Soup"
Campbell, Charlie Reines, Handrahan, Harry Gallagher and Orsini worked hard
and became stalwarts in each game. Johnny Sauve, Joe Regan, and Pat Mac-
Namara settled the Inside problem. On the Ends, Gord Handrahan, Jack Enright,
Ted McLaughlin and Gus Boyle looked formidable. Richard Ellis and Paul
Greenhill later strengthened these positions.
Mr. CuUen found a wealth of material from which to mould smooth working
backfield combinations. Kevin Doyle could plunge; Paul McCallister and Handra-
han could handle the booting; with Bernard Cahill, Herb McCarthy, Jack Ferguson,
Bruce MacDougall and Jim Blastorah we were assured of a fighting club.
Upper Canada Juniors were the first opposition. Despite plucky Irish efforts,
inexperience and the strong opponents accounted for defeat. The St. Michael's
boys were kept on the defensive most of the game. Tom O'Neill did some fine
kicking. Gerry Orsini was the back-bone of the defence. The backfield composed
of McDougall, O'Neill, McCarthy, Ferguson, and Seit: showed plenty of strength.
Mulligan and O'Boyle also sa\v service.
The Double-Blue were called upon to face a mighty foe in the second game.
The huge Northern Vocationals dwarfed them in both size and points. In spite of
the set-back, Joe Regan and Gene Ste. Marie worked well together in storming the
tide. Joe DeGrandis used his \veight to good advantage. Harry Gallagher played
an impressive game at snap. The diminutive but dynamic "Merve" Morgan did
some fine plunging while Jerry Hicky played a hardy game at Quarter and made
several snappy quarter-back sneaks. Bob Gravelle did some hard running until
he was injured and Boland's tackling and grinning provided a spark for the team.
Still not disheartened, the Irish tackled the Upper Canada Juniors again and
took an early lead when Bob Gravelle raced 40 yards to score. The "Uppers" then
opened a furious air attack, and by a succession of forwards and laterals, tied up
the score. Orsini, Boland, and Campbell again did fine defensive work. Cahill
got off some fine run-backs, and the Double Blue came to the opponents' one yard
line when a fumble put an end to their threat. Gravelle was hurt again, and
the Irish began to tire under the relentless attack. Handrahan held off the oppo-
sition for a time with some fine kicking but in the end bad fumbles robbed the team
of the one game in which they really did have the edge on the play.
Enright, Lundy, and Sullivan played well on the line. Kevin Doyle and
Morgan, the little man with the big voice, were threats in the backfield. Greenhill
caught several nice passes.
Thus the Juniors wound up their season with some good experience and some
fine prospects for next year. Mr. CuUen and Mr. Record were proud of their
charges. The latter had special praise for Orsini, Boland, and Campbell, while the
former liked Handrahan's kicking, Cahill's runbacks, and the all around work of
Bob Gravelle.
The players summed up their spirit and determination in that short, expressive,
phrase, "We'll be back, next year!"
GREENHILL, HICKY, GRAVELLE.
HANDRAHAN and CAHILL.
Ninety-Nine
BACK ROW -J. Gibson, I'. Kane. J. Howlcy. D. Goudv. J. Bowie. D. McGillvary.
FRONT ROW— J. Wilson, R. OBoyle, B. Roach, Rev. M. Shcedy, J. Marzalik. W. Conway. C. Walsh.
St. M ary s
A fighting St. Mary's team captured the Senior House League six-man football
title this year. This spirit was exemplified by the fact that the team, deep in the
cellar during the early part of the season, succeeded in winning a playoff berth,
and later in the finals, astounded everybody, including themiselves, their coach,
and their manager, by whipping the strong Holy Cross team.
■ The whole attack of the team was centered around Captain Claire Walsh.
When Claire was not throwing passes to Bill Conway, Bernard Roach and Paul
Kane, he was taking his turn running the ball. Bernard Roach was easily the
best plunger in the league, and great things are expected of him. Bill Conway's
big hands and fleet feet converted many a Walsh-Conway pass into a touchdown.
Johnny Wilson and Joe Marzalik shared the signal calling duties, Johnny taking over
when Joe got hurt in an exhibition game. Bob O'Boyle, Paul Kane, Jim Bowie and
Bones Walsh stood out with their deadly front line tackling. They likewise could
be depended upon to catch their share of passes. The trio from St. James' Parish,
Gibson, Goudy and McGillvary, along with Jack Howley could always be depended
upon when they were in the line-up.
In defeating Notre Dame and Holy Cross in the play off Series, St. Mary's
proved beyond doubt that they were the class of the league.
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BACK ROW— J. SHdler. J. Houseman. W. Walker, P. Powers, C. Balfour, H. Higgins.
FRONT ROVV~F. Hickey. H Teolis. Mr. J. Miller, C.S.B.. M. Shand, W. Dimma.
Notre Dame
Last year's championship team posted four of its members on the Notre Dame
team this season; two of them were regulars and two of them "comers", who very
definitely arrived this year. Hub Teolis took over the role of a triple threat back-
fielder this year, until forced out by ill-health and Charley Balfour whose ability
as a snap is well known. The "comers" referred to were Hub. Higgins on end,
whose tackling and reverse plays were spectacular, and Mel Shand, the ace ball
carrier on our squad. Frank Hickey took command of things on the field, hand-
ling the ball and calling the plays from the quarter-back position. No one knows
his defensive ability any better than his opponents. Pat Powers, a newcomer, lost
no time in establishing himself as a charging tackier and line plunger. Bill Walker
and Jack Houseman looked after the remaining end position in grand style. Late
in the season the team acquired Joe Sadler who played great football for us in the
finals. Billy Dimma rounded out the squad and gave a good account of himself
when needed. Notre Dame held first place throughout the season and lost out in
the play-offs in a very close series of three gamies — a grand club of players with the
famous "St. Michael's fighting spirit" that revealed itself in every game.
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FRONT ROW— E. Ryan, P. DAgostino. Rev. E. Flanagan. G. Coffee, W. Mildon.
Holy Cross
In the Senior House League many remarkable events took place in the season
of '39. Chief among them was the fact that during the schedule competition was
unusually keen. The lead changed from day to day. Tail-enders walloped leaders,
would lose to the second place team, and come right back to down the third placers,
and so forth.
The Holy Cross squad finally ended up in third place when the regular
season ended. All four teams were admitted to the playoffs — all deserved it.
Holy Cross beat Fordham in two straight games but lost to Mr. Sheedy's St.
Mary's team in the league finals.
Pete D'Agostino and Ken Wilson were the two most feared half-backs in the
league. Pete was noted for his great touchdown runs, but his famous tours back
and forth across the field will never be forgotten.
Wallace Mildon called all the plays and played errorless football all year.
Wilf O'Hearn, Gerry Coffee, and Ernie Ryan were exceptionally good at
hauling down opposing ball carriers.
Albert Viola and Pat Reynolds saw to it that no one came through the centre
of the Holy Cross line.
Ted Manning, Bill Lee and Tom Kavanagh deserve special mention for their
fine relief work.
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BACK ROW— J. Hart, J. Lingeman, J. Bennett. J. Stratii, J. Ward, J, Wilson.
FRONT ROW— J. McNeill, A. Tierney. J. Egsgard. Mr. Bergeron, D. OShea, P. O'Hanlon, T. McConvey.
Fordham
Fourteen ambitious but inexperienced youths answered Mr. Bergeron's call
for the first practice of the Fordham team in the Senior House League; ahhough we
did not win any titles, we did have a lot of fun, and here and now let it be said that
ours was a "fighting" team.
The backfield work of the three John's, Marois, Strath and Wilson was of a
high order and from the point of view of defense, was unexcelled in the league.
The front line tackling of Bennett, O'Shea, Ward and O'Hanlon left little to
be desired.
The Holy Name boys. Hart and Tierney and the Holy Family lads, Egsgard
and McNeill, along with Jack Lingeman put fear into the hearts of their opponents
every time they appeared on the field.
Defensively the team was a sight to behold. Here was one team that made
touchdown avenue a rocky road. However, the lack of a capable passer left the
club without a scoring punch. Little did it avail us to keep the other team's score
from mounting; we ourselves could not score.
With our arms gripping an opponent's legs and our mouths full of sand, we
say good-bye to the football season of 1939.
One Hundred Seven
BACK ROW— J. Frczoll. K. Downs. D. McCarthy, C. Sullivan. P. LedBcr. P. Brc-cn, P. White.
I'-RONT ROW -W. Gilkinson, J. Ryan, Mr. G. PLMidarvis. B. Wilson. F. Joiinson.
Montreal
Although the Montreal squad failed to obtain a playoff position in the Junior
House League, it was generally agreed that this band of boys got more out of
their first year of football than the more successful teams. Courageous to a man,
they never gave up and they caused their opponents many an anxious moment.
Under their coach, Mr. Pendarvis, they learned a lot of football.
Most of the ball carrying was done by John Rvan, Pat Ledger, Clare Sullivan
and Phil White.
Al Smith was chief of the signal calling department and was aided by Bill
Gilkinson and Frank Downs.
Frank Johnson was undoubtedly the fiercest tackier in the league. He was
ably assisted by John Frezell and Dan McCarthy.
Bernard (Willie) Wilson looked after the centre position most capably.
Looking at the season as a whole the Junior House League was a decided suc-
cess. Over sixty of the younger boys played in the league, and all behaved like
real Catholic boys. It is to be hoped that in days to come these young players will
look back with happy memories of their football battles in the yard at St. Michael's.
Congratulations are in order to all the players, officials, and coaches who helped
so much to make the league a success.
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One Hundred Ten
BACK ROW— J. Shelton, J. Mackenzie. J. Clancy. J. Ellard. M. Fryer.
FRONT ROW— P. O'Hara, W. Rogers. G. Hector. Mr. J. Collinn. T. McLean, H. Tryhorn.
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Argos
When the regular schedule of the Junior House League Football was completed,
Hamilton, Argos, Ottawa, and Montreal finished in that order. In the playoffs,
Argos entered the finals against Hamilton. A brilliant series was predicted;
excitement charged the air. In two great games Argos won the title 1 1 to and 22 to 5.
Under the coaching of Messrs. Collins and Crowley, a number of fine young
football players was developed. Ted McLean, one of five famous brother athletes,
was a hard plunging half who came second in the league scoring race with 67
points. Mai Fryer, a converted end, was McLean's running mate. The two
formed the best half line in the loop. The duties of the quarter-back were well
handled by Gerry Hector, who also did some great "clutch" kicking. At end,
Sam O'Hara and John Clancy gained much ground for Argos by their fierce tackling
in the enemy backfield. Paul Duggan and Bill Rogers divided the centre chores
and played well all season.
A team is as strong as its weakest reserve. The fact that Argos are champs
speaks worlds for the other members of the squad. Jack Mackenzie, Harry Try-
horn, Jack Shelton and Jack Ellard. These boys filled in admirably whenever
they were called on.
One Hundred Eleven
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BACK ROW— J. Kelly, J. Gnibc 1 \Ir(. ...il. T, Nrwlxriv, K. MitcluU.
FRONT ROW- A. Piillock. ,1 S,,l,,rski Rev. E. FlanaRan, D. McBridc. K. Healy.
Ham //ton
During the season Hamilton literally ran through the Junior Football House
League. The players, for the most part, were tenth graders and they had an edge
in experience on the other boys. However, the competitive spirit of the latter was
stirred up and as the days passed the leaders found the "going" was becoming
tougher. In the playoffs for the championship Argos wrecked the mighty Hamilton
machine in two straight games before highly excited crowds.
A word about the players.
Joe Solarski quarterbacked the team, kicked and threw those famous Solarski
to McBride touchdown passes. Frank Healy helped out immensely at quarter.
Frank Vaclavek, Tom Newberry and Stan Zeglen formed one of the highest
scoring half lines in the league.
The end positions were well looked after by Denis McBride, Alan Pollock
and Roy Mitchell. This trio were deadly tacklers and sure-catch pass receivers.
They scored 26 touchdowns; McBride was the league's leading scorer with 71
points.
Joe Kelly, John Grube and Jim McCool alternated at centre and were noted
for their hard tackling.
In three exhibition games Hamilton upheld the honor of St. Michael's by
trouncing De La Salle 11 to 0, 18 to 0, and 30 to 5.
One Hundred Twelve
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Aiiii. M. Uiiiiy>. N. Lingemati. G. O'Gorman. R. Burns. B. Blagdon.
O'Lcary, E. Glynn, P. McDevitt, Rev. M. Shcedy. B. Gregoire, J. Morrison. M. Ritchie.
Ott
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Named after that famous team which came so close to winning the Canadian
football title this year, the Ottawa team of the Junior House League did not attain
such dizzy heights as did its namesake.
It would be hard to pick out individual stars on this team, but the clever
signal calling of Basil Gregoire at quarterback, the hard charging "pony" backfield
featuring Johnny Morrison and Bob White, and the sure tackling of Eddie Glynn,
Bernard Blagdon and Earl O'Neill along the front line, all combined to give Ottawa
a starting line-up which was more than a match for its inter-school rivals.
Not for many a year has "The Old Elm", that sly old gentleman who for
generations has watched St. Michael's boys at play, seen «uch a razzle dazzle attack
as was featured by the Ottawa team of '39.
As the season advanced. Captain Gregoire and the hard running Morrison
passed and ran their team into a playoff berth. In the first playoff series a newcomer
in the person of Bob Burns broke into the line-up and immediately proceeded to
make tackles all over the field.
When reserve strength was needed, Peter McDevitt, Mike Ritchie, Gerard
O'Gorman, Murray Gibbs and Norman Lingeman injected new life into the team.
Martin O'Leary acted in the capacity of manager and chief rooter.
One Hundred Fifteen
One Hundred Sixteen
The Junior O.H.A. Team
Our only representatives in the O.H.A. this year were the "Buziers", a team
well worthy of the name, St. Michael's. This battling band of youngsters exhibited
those famous and essential characteristics of the Irish race — the will to win and
the hatred of defeat. Though their efforts were not rewarded with a champion's
crown, they will long be remembered as the surprise team of 1940.
Built around the Midget City Champions of last year, this club was an early
disappointment. Exhibition games ended in woeful defeats, men were injured, all
confidence was gone — but not for long. Due to the tireless efforts of Mr. Cy Carter,
the coach, and his assistant, Don Dunbar, the ace of the U. of T. hockey team,
these "beardless boys" soon became a solid, determined unit, full of pep, fight and
hope.
In the group games St. Michael's breezed to easy victories over U.T.S., but
when they met Upper Canada they encountered a team which was superior in
experience, weight and speed. What the Irish lacked in these, they made up in
determination and the ability to play as a unit. Defeated and tied during the regular
season, they set out to extend U.C.C. to the limit in the playoffs. When this mem-
orable series began, St. Mike's found themselves outweighed, outclassed but not
outfought. The Buzzers extended this stylish club from North Toronto to the limit.
When Joe Primeau sent his boys against the Double Blue clad warriors, he found that
they were meeting a team that was determined to give their all for victory. "FIGHT!
FIGHT!" That was the slogan and the boys certainly followed it. They fought
and played themselves into exhaustion. At the end of the second period of the
final game St. Mike's were trailing 1 — in a game that was overflowing with thrills
and excitement. The pressure exerted by U.C.C. in the last period was too much
for St. Michael's and they wilted under the onslaught. Though defeated they were
far from vanquished. A spirit such as the one they possessed could never be
vanquished.
Now a word about the players. The Captain, a brilliant net-minder, a fine
fellow, a leader and a good Irishman, was Joe Cleary. The fight and spirit he in-
stilled into the team, gained him much praise and popularity. Then there was a
pair of hard hitting defencemen, two more good Irishmen, "Willy" Callahan and
Bill Doyle. The latter was the leading scorer on the team and the best defenceman
in the league. Fiery Joe Crothers was a worthy substitute for this important
position.
Frank White, Farrell Gallagher and Frank Bennett formed a fighting first line
that threw fear into the opposition whenever they stepped on the ice. The object
of the second line was to disorganize the enemy attack, a job left to Lionel McCauley,
Cecil Zambri, Lloyd Coburn and Brian McDonough. Future stars are Murphy,
Midghall, Desilets and Ferguson, who formed a formidable group of substitutes.
Thus the unpredictable Irish, the galloping Gaels, have gone through another
season. Although the team did not bring a championship to St. Michael's, never-
theless all agree that the success of the team was beyond all expectations. The
student body, too, is to be congratulated for their support, moral and vocal, that
was so prominent during the season and especially during the play-offs with U.C.C.
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One Hundred Seventeen
BACK ROW— J. Sweenip, F. Milligan. G. Hickey. P. McLean. C. Walsh, R. Gravellc, W. Finley. T. O'Xeiil.
FRONT ROW— J. Marois, K. McDonough, G. Dodd. Rev. E. Flanagan, G. Gregoire, B. Lobraico. B. Sullivan.
The Midgets
This year's Midget Team is built around George Dodd, of last year's Midget
Champions, and eight of last year's Minor-Midget Champions. Practice began
last December and a very powerful team was organized. They were determined
to keep that Midget Cup. They swept through the College Group with seven wins
and one loss, beating U.T.S. 13 — and 12 — 0; Forest Hill 11 — and 7 — 0; Runny-
mede 2 — and 4 — 0; and U.C.C. 3 — 1. The lone loss was inflicted by U.C.C. 5 — 2.
However, in the group finals they proved their superiority over this team by defeating
them 1 — and 4 — 2. In the playoffs, the first Irish victims were Allan Boys who
bowed out 4 — 1 and 3 — 0. As this edition of the Thurible goes to press, the Midgets
enter the semi-finals against St. Helen's. The winner of this series will play the
Shamrocks for the title. Wishing the Midgets the best of luck, it is the sincere wish
of faculty and students to see the Cup emblematic of the City Champions return
once again to our School.
A word about the players:
Jean Marois and Barry Sullivan alternated brilliantly in the nets. George
Dodd and Bernard Labraico, Jim Sweenie and Clare Walsh formed a hard-hitting
defence. The Gerry Hickey, Tom O'Neil, Gerry Gregoire line was the high
scoring unit; while the scrappy, spirited line was composed of Wally Finley, Paul
McLean and Kervin McDonough. Bob Gravelle and Frank Milligan round out
the squad. WALLACE FINLEY,
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One Hundred Twenty
BACK ROW — R. O'Connor, W. Conway. H. Morin. G. Murphy. B. Roach. E. Brcwn. J. Blastorah.
FRONT ROW— F. Hickey. M. Sadler. Mr. L. Connolly. G. Carter. G. Orsini (Mtrr). C. Reeves. J. EKSsard.
The Minor Midgets
The world of sport presents many oddities, many interesting peculiarities
which constantly and inevitably show their form. To this wonderworld, St.
Michael's College has continually added its contribution, and this year at St.
Michael's an outstanding Minor Midget team has risen to great renown through
its merits and through its courage.
Entering the playoffs with a perfect record, this exceptional team promises to
make a strong bid for the championship. With skillful line play, with powerful
defence and with unerring goal keeping, this team is the delight of all.
At the beginning of the playoffs the first line of Gregory Carter, Maurice Sadler
and Lawrence Cahill had scored twenty-five goals out of the team's total of thirty-
three. Greg Carter, the tricky, fast-skating centre has become famous in the scoring
parade, with thirteen goals to his credit. Every game has seen splendid hockey from
the star wing men, Sadler and Cahill. A second line, formed by Bill Conway at
centre, Hugh Morin on left wing, and Eugene Brown at right wing was intensely
active.
A hard hitting, impenetrable defence in Gerald Murphy and Bernard Roach
saved the day time after time. The alternate defence, Charles Reeves and Vinny
Brown, is deserving of great praise and will, no doubt, play an important part in the
drive towards a championship. Frank Hickev is an important cog in this well-
drilled machine. He proved one of the best goalies in Minor Midget Hockey.
One Hundred Twenty-One
BACK ROW— M. Fryer. P. D'Agostino. J. Sadler, R. Midgliall. J. VVil»un. J. Marzalik. T. McLean.
FRONT ROW— P. Powers. J. Enright (Mgr.). J. Bennett. H. Foley (Captain), Rev. M. Sheedy. P. Kane.
The Bantams
When St. Michael's Bantams perform, onlookers are watching the Minor-
Bantam team that last year brought the T.H.L. King Clancy Series' trophy to the
halls of St. Michael's. Let us take a peek into the dressing-room of the Bantams
as they prepare to take the ice and see just who these stars are.
We look in and whom do we see there occupying the centre of the floor but
Captain Hugh Foley. The tall defenceman is occupied in donning his armorial
padding, sheathed from head to foot, he presents an imposing picture of a knight of
the rink. Over in one corner we find the starry forward line of Pete D'Agostino,
Paul Kane and Joe Sadler discussing some point of common interest. Mai Fryer
and Ted McLean, the midgets of the team are huddled together in one corner trying
to make themselves seen and heard; these two boys have borne their share of the
hockey burdens. Joe Marzalik, hard-skating centre, is taping his stick, in a deter-
mined manner. Joe is perhaps the most annoying individual to any enemy centre.
Johnny Wilson, general utility man of the team, is smiling at something or other.
Johnny has been a hard worker all year. We see Ray Midghall, too; Ray is the big
boy on the defence famed for his sparkling rushes. "Here buckle me up, some-
body!" Johnny Bennett, the boy that opposing forwards find covers the goal in
a most discouraging manner, holds up his pads in front of him. Pat Powers, who
often hops over the boards when the Bantams have a lead and want to hold it,
obliges him with a grin. Jack EUard, assistant goalie, who should come along in
future years is hustling around the room, helping here, helping there.
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BACK ROVV--R. Nealon, R. Mitchtll. E. O'Neill, J. MacKcnzic, T. Gatdy. W. Gilkinson. K. Johnson.
FRONT ROW— G. Hector, R. Reynolds, E. Manning. Mr. J. Ryntl. A. Kelly (Mgr.). E. McTaguc. R. MacDonald. J. Morrison.
The Minor Bantams
With the prospects none too bright, the athletic department thought it wise
to discontinue Minor-Bantam hockey this year in order to concentrate on the
Bantamis. But after the first few practices, potential power was seen in the young-
sters and St. Michael's entered the Minor-Bantam T.H.L. series. A squad of about
thirty had to be cut to the limit of fifteen players. Among those chosen to repre-
sent the Double Blue, the outstanding were Captain O'Neill, Reynolds, Manning
and Morrison. But before the season was very old, many other stars began to
twinkle. MacDonald, a husky young defenceman, reached his peak in the final
game of the season to become outstanding. Hector and O'Hara, who will be
eligible again next year, turned in some great games; Hector was an understudy to
Morrison, and O'Hara played at right wing. Mitchell and Gately should also make
good material for the O.H.A. teams in the near future. McTague and MacKenzie
showed promise in the last few games and should develop into great little players.
Nealon, Gilkinson and Johnson played no small part in helping their team to lead
the group at the end of the regular schedule.
Who will forget the devastating drives of Reynolds from his defence position;
the clever stickhandling of O'Neil; the heady work of Manning; the great play of
MacDonald on the defence; or the stellar net-minding of Morrison? Then the
playoffs; indoor ice, larger rinks, and lack of experience were accountable for the
upset. Tough luck! but no disgrace for the Double Blue.
Ona Hundred Twenty-Five
Tennis Tournament
The athletic Hfe of the School
gets under way with the annual
tennis tournament during the first
week of class. This event provides
seasoned players with fresh compe-
tition and gives beginners an op-
E)ortunity of meeting more ex-
perienced performers.
B. \lcDonough
Two F i ft h Form students,
Maurice Marois and Pat McDonough, won the D. D. Bennett Challenge Trophy
for tennis doubles, defeating William Harding and Douglas Ingram, of Fourth
Form, in five closely contested sets. This year a singles tournament was held
for the first time. Here
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A graduate of the class
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The standing of the ten ranking players, based on their showing in
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HIGHER EDUCATION
St. Michael's, the CathoUc College in the University of Toronto, is an inter-
national institution. For almost a century it has housed American and Canadian
students. Among its graduates it numbers many members of the hierarchy, clergy,
and professional classes in United States and Canada. St. Michael's is one of
four Colleges which constitute the Faculty of Science and Letters of the University
of Toronto. The College gives instruction in History, Ancient and Modern
Languages, Religious, Philosophical, and secular Literature; while the University
provides Laboratory facilities and instruction in all branches of Science and Com-
merce. ALL DEGREES ARE CONFERRED BY THE SENATE OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO. St. Michael's students have access not only to lec-
tures in their own College but also to those of distinguished professors of the
University and to its well-equipped scientific Laboratories and Libraries. This
unique position is enjoyed by no other Catholic College on the Continent.
Writing in Current History with regard to this arrangement of Colleges, Mr.
John H. Finley, former Commissioner of Education of New York and Associate
Editor of the New York Times, states: "The plan of organization and administration
which has been in operation in the University of Toronto for a period long enough
to test its practical working, has in it a suggestion for our own State Universities.
The affiliation of private denominational Colleges with the State University has
made possible the advancement of learning without endangering the particular
religious beliefs."
The product of Christian education is the supernatural man who thinks, judges,
and acts constantly and consistently in accordance with right reason illuminated by
the supernatural light of grace and by the example and teaching of Christ. The
ideal student relies upon his reason ; he is a student only insofar as he uses his
reason, for the primary purpose of a University is intellectual. Culture which is
the fruit of university education is a product of reason. All these statements are
true, but there is this observation to be made — that the reason which is here pre-
supposed is natural reason steadied in the performance of its office by supernatural
aid. Reason in fallen man does not function normally, even as reason, except under
the influence of supernatural grace. It follows that one who has no contact with
grace will fail not only morally but intellectually. He will fail not only as a man,
but even as a student.
Herein lies the relation to the university of the Church which is the instrument
of the supernatural. Newman defined that relation once for all when he said
that the Church is necessary for the integrity of the university. The university loses
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with the supernatural. The Church is the instrument of the supernatural; it is
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An Irish Tale
"Well! since we're on the subject of supernatural oddities and curiosities,
what have you got to say about it?" remarked the dapper, Kilkenny-bred, "returned
Yank" who scoffed at anything relating to ghosts. He was one of the contented
group sitting about the dense smoke-filled room that housed the bar of Spike
Murphy's public house. It was on a cold, rain-lashed winter evening. The remark
was directed to Tim Connor, one of the most famous of the many authorities on
weird tales that inhabited Murphy's bar.
Tim set the empty porter glass down on the bar, lit his pipe, settled back com-
fortably in his chair and replied:
"Well now, since ye ask me, I'll endeavour to do me best on this little yarn
which will show you that such things as unearthly happenings do exist." He
drew lustily on his pipe for a few moments, then looked up:
"About forty years ago there lived a man, Jack Riordan by name, who was the
most upright and honest man I ever knew in all County Down. He is dead now.
God rest his soul." Tim was silent for the mbment at the recollection. "But to
get on with me story."
"Jack lived on the adjoining farm to me father's along with his wife, two
children and a hired man named Paddy Shea. One Sunday Jack rode over in
his cart to our place for a game of cards. It lasted late into the night, and he
left about one o'clock. Now here's an odd thing. We had had a few drinks
and were joking with Jack at the gate when he remarked that he felt uneasy about
going home alone. We laughed his fears away, and he rode off. We went to bed.
The next morning we were awakened by a loud hammering at our door. It was
Jack McMahon, who told us that Jack Riordan was at the very moment lying in
a pool of blood at his own gate. My father set off as fast as he could to fetch
the priest, and I hurried over to see Jack. He was nearly gone, poor fellow, and
died a few minutes after the priest arrived."
Tim stopped at this point and glanced around the room.
"Gentlemen, isn't that a clear case of premonition or whatever you call it?
Jack Riordon was ki . . .".
"That's probably tommyrot", interrupted the scoffer. "He just mightn't have
been feeling well."
"Let me finish," said Tim. "Jack was buried, and it went down in the police
records as an unsolved murder because there was no one found that could be con-
nected with the case. Meanwhile, Shea, the hired man carried on with the work.
The dog, after his master's death, refused to eat and became so emaciated he had to
be destroyed. The horse, on the other hand, moped about the fields and the hired
man could not manage him. A neighbour took him for ploughing and returned
him at night. One day the hired man, tired of the horse's behaviour, attempted,
by means of a rattan, to force him to plough. The horse lashed out and kicked
him savagely. We rescued Paddy and sent for the priest. The doctor rushed over
and gave all the attention he could to Paddy. Paddy was dying and knowing this,
called for Jack's wife. He told her that he had gambled some of Jack's money and,
when Jack threatened to expose him, had lain in wait and shot Jack."
"Meanwhile, the priest, hurrying as fast as he could, was turning into the last
{Continued on page 147)
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AN IRISH TALE
(Continued from pa^e 144)
road to the farm when his horse suddenly stopped. Father Flynn lashed the horse
in desperation, but still the horse refused to move. Then the doctor, impatiently
awaiting the priest's arrival, rode out to meet him and found him endeavouring to
make his horse go on."
"Never mind," said the doctor. "Paddy is already dead."
"I know," said the priest. He wiped his perspiring brow, and a shudder
passed through his form. "Now my horse will take me." He climbed aboard
his rig and amid a clatter of stones rode away from the astonished doctor.
"What do you think of my tale now, my young friend?" said Tim, pausing and
staring at the "returned Yank."
The latter squirmed a little under the penetrating eyes, but rentiained silent.
Tim downed a fresh glass of porter and smacked his lips.
"Three days later Paddy was to be buried, and there was great preparation for
the affair. Wakes in them days usually attracted a large number, but murderers
were scarce, and for that reason every farmer for miles around came to see him.
The next day Paddy was placed in a cart, and when we tried to hitch Jack's horse up
to it, he, knowing that Paddy had killed his master, attempted to kick the cart
when he was led into the traces."
Tim paused here to re-light his pipe and also to ponder silently over the
facts he had just presented. Then
he continued.
"We buried Paddy, and soon
he was forgotten. Now lads, here is
my final point. If any of you visit
the churchyard, which is Kilcum-
mer, you will see his grave, and
gentlemen, this is a true fact!
Nothing ever grew on the grave of
Paddy Shea, the murderer, except a
solitary thistle!"
There was silence at this, each
one turning the facts he had just
received over and over in his mind.
Then . . .
"Well gentlemen!" it was the
bartender. Murphy himself, who
was speaking. " 'Tis time to be clos-
ing it is, and now lads, here's one
last drink to see ye all home safely."
Murphy filled the glasses, and in a
trice they were emptied. Then each
one in turn set out homeward.
Murphy stood at the door a moment
looking at the driving rain, then,
shutting the door, he turned, lamp
in hand, and clumped up the The corridor in the college, looking toxvards
stairs to bed.— James Crowley. St. Basil's Church
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